Ransomware Mayhem in Healthcare: When Hackers Play Doctor and the Prescription is Chaos!
Healthcare Ransomware Attacks are on the rise, with hackers hitting the jackpot 75% of the time. But it’s not all encrypted doom and gloom, as fewer firms are paying the hackers’ ransoms. That’s right, healthcare’s fighting back, one unpaid ransom at a time. Take that, cyber baddies!
Hot Take:
So, ransomware attacks on healthcare are getting worse, not better - who knew? Well, actually, Sophos did. According to their latest report, "The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2023," our dear friends in the hacker community have managed to encrypt data in three-quarters of all attacks this year. The healthcare industry seems more like a sitting duck in a shooting range, and hackers are having a field day. But hey, let's look on the bright side - fewer healthcare firms are paying the ransom, so at least they're saving some money, right?Already a member? Log in here