Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting health organizations of all sizes. The rise in healthcare-related cyberattacks suggests that smaller healthcare providers are experiencing a higher rate of cybercrime incidents.
Recently Food and Drug Administration has disclosed that ransomware attacks targeting medical facilities are a major concern and what we are witnessing is only the visible tip of the iceberg in a much larger problem.
Beyond headline-grabbing cyberattacks, there are hidden risks to patient safety caused by service providers who hack medical devices disguised as repair and maintenance. This dangerous method of hacking, whether it is intentional or reckless, poses significant cyber risks comparable to professional ransomware attacks.
Unfortunately, medical devices for malicious purposes are often disregarded or not given enough attention by the medical device community, physicians, and patients who rely on these devices for critical life-saving treatments and services.
Additionally, when examining the primary factors contributing to the rise in attacks on healthcare organizations, we can identify the following common reasons:
- Patient medical and billing information can be swiftly sold by malicious actors on the darknet for insurance fraud.
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