Healthcare facilities are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals because of the urgency to act quickly. Data loss and human life loss can both occur if the hospital is down. As a result, health care facilities are more likely to pay the ransom. The rise of cryptocurrencies also plays a role. Online wallets have made it easier for hackers to get paid online without discovering where the money goes. Connectivity within healthcare institutions also plays a role. Health care institutions must have access to patient files on every computer. It is much more likely that an error will occur because all these computers are connected. The chances are good that cyber criminals will infect all computers if they break into one.
Healthcare IT experts find 3 ways to fight ransomware
By ensuring vulnerability management, focusing on remediation, and learning from other victims, organizations can minimize their chances of becoming repeat victims of healthcare ransomware attacks,