As ransomware attacks on health care surge, here’s what clinicians and health systems can do (2 August 2024)

Summary

In 2023, healthcare and public health organisations in the US reported more attacks to the FBI than any other critical and infrastructure sector. This article looks at recent cyber attacks on healthcare systems, examining their impact on patient care and exploring why healthcare is uniquely susceptible to ransomware attacks. The article goes on to outline approaches that healthcare organisations can take to improve their cybersecurity and reduce their vulnerability to attacks.