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TBD | Why Hospitals Keep Getting Hacked
May 26, 2024
Dina Carlisle, President of the local nurses union, and Justin Sherman, CEO of Global Cyber Strategies, discuss the increasing healthcare hacks, with a focus on the $22 billion ransom paid by a subsidiary of United Healthcare. They explore the vulnerability of hospitals to cyber attacks and the lack of preparedness in the face of escalating threats.
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- Hospitals face cybersecurity threats leading to operational chaos and manual processes due to ransomware attacks.
- Ransomware attacks on hospitals result in data theft, scams, and patient privacy concerns, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures.
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Cybersecurity Threats and Ransomware Attacks in Hospitals
Hospitals face significant cybersecurity threats, as seen in the case of Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital, where a ransomware attack caused chaos by reverting operations back to the 1980s, with nurses resorting to manual processes due to system shutdowns. Such attacks highlight the vulnerability of healthcare systems and the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures to prevent disruptions that directly impact patient care.
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