Exposed: Why Cybercriminals Target the Healthcare Industry and How to Thwart Them

Exposed: Why Cybercriminals Target the Healthcare Industry and How to Thwart Them

Cybercrime is a booming industry and the healthcare industry is a prime target. Fighting back requires making the organization a less profitable target. That begins with refusing to pay ransom demands. Ransomware gangs and hackers try to force healthcare providers into a difficult position: either pay the ransom or risk the theft or exposure of patients’ private data or disruption to critical operations. In 2023, the U.S. and 50 other members of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative signed a pledge that their governments would not pay ransoms to cybercriminals. Paying ransoms emboldens the attackers by encouraging them to repeat these attacks. Additionally, paying ransoms does not guarantee that the data will be returned or published to the “Dark Web.”

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Healthcare leaders are not only responsible for securing their organization — but for ensuring the safety of the people for whom they provide essential services. It is time for regulators to provide a guide for best practices on how healthcare organizations can secure their environments to mitigate any of the physical harm that stems from interrupted services in the case of a breach. While creating these guides, factors such as the type of organization, size, budget, and resources need to be taken into account. Building cyber resilience to minimize the impact of breaches is key for healthcare organizations. Patient safety and quality care are the utmost important priorities, which means it is critical that organizations start investing in cybersecurity to protect patients’ wellness and their data. 


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