COVID EFFECT: Healthcare Hackers

What is happening? COVID led hospitals to increase their internet capable technologies to limit contact and improve communication of health care information.

Why is this important? This rapid use of new technology by hospitals also gave nefarious hackers an opportunity. Hacks have led to delayed surgeries, cancer treatment, lab results, maturity appointments and more.

How will this be important? “In 2020 and 2021, there were at least 168 ransomware attacks affecting 1,763 clinics, hospitals and health care organizations in the U.S., according to Brett Callow, a threat analyst for cybersecurity company Emsisoft.”

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