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Hospitals Are the Target in a New Kind of Cyberwar
- Cyberattacks on hospitals are evolving from ransomware for profit to politically motivated attacks, aiming to disrupt operations and steal data.
- Attributing cyberattacks in the health sector becomes complex as state-backed campaigns hide behind sophisticated proxies.
- Ambiguity in attacks allows attackers to inflict harm while avoiding direct political consequences, complicating defense responses.
- Information sharing through organizations like Health-ISAC is crucial for a coordinated response and improved threat intelligence.
- Building resilience in healthcare requires preparation, segmented networks, strong backup systems, and treating cybersecurity as a patient safety issue.
- Collaboration, trust, and proactive defenses are pivotal in protecting critical health systems from cyber threats.
- Resilience should be a foundational priority in the health sector to ensure safe and effective patient care during cyber incidents.
- Cybersecurity in healthcare demands a shift in mindset to view it as core to patient safety and institutional trust, requiring resources and engagement at all levels.
- Shared intelligence, coordinated responses, and a focus on resilience are key to defending hospitals in the escalating cyberwar landscape.
- It is imperative for the health sector to unite against cyber threats to protect critical systems and ensure patient safety.
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