The Threat of Ransomware Still Looms Large Over Healthcare

Ransomware poses a significant risk to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of critical medical and business records. A single end-user mistake on an undefended network can quickly spread to servers and other unprotected endpoints, rendering critical records inaccessible when they are most needed.
Healthcare providers who find themselves suddenly unable to access patient records face an unpalatable choice: give in to the attackers’ demands and pay an exorbitant ransom to restore access to their data, or risk their ability to deliver care.
Cybersecurity professionals must continue…