Healthcare’s Ransomware Nightmare: When Cyber Attacks Turn ‘Viral’
Ransomware Attacks in Healthcare: it’s like a horror sequel – they’ve become 75% successful at data encryption, up from a ‘mere’ 61% last year. But here’s the kicker: only 24% could disrupt the attack mid-sneeze. And like a bad cold, recovery is slow, with only 47% bouncing back within a week. It’s an epidemic, folks!
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Who else but cybercriminals to bring a whole new meaning to 'going viral' in healthcare? Sophos' latest report, 'The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2023,' is out and it's like a horror movie sequel - things just got worse. This year, they've upped their game with 75% of attacked healthcare organizations reporting their data encrypted, up from a 'modest' 61% last year. And the cherry on top? Only 24% could disrupt the attack before the goons scrambled their data. It's like trying to stop a sneeze mid-sneeze – apparently, it doesn't end well.Already a member? Log in here