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Why Are Hospital Ransomware Attacks Becoming More Frequent Globally? The UN Met to Discuss
- Hospital ransomware attacks are on the rise, leading healthcare administrators to invest in or update their cyberattack insurance policies.
- The issue has become so concerning that the United Nations Security Council recently met to discuss updated digital privacy and cybersecurity guidelines and how to reduce attacks.
- Over 33% of healthcare institutions were ransomware victims in 2020, with one-third of those paying the ransom.
- Ransomware has been around for decades, but the recent surge in attacks has been fueled by cryptocurrencies and increased sophistication in AI-driven automation.
- Gangs of hackers use AI for victim reconnaissance and identifying weak points and loopholes in AI-generated defence systems.
- Medical devices are easier targets for ransomware because they are not yet equipped with adequate defence systems as better-protected networked computer systems.
- Ransomware threats to health institutions must carry the same severe federal penalties as those that occur beyond networks and computerized frameworks.
- Vigilance in expert staff hiring and elevated adherence to advanced cybercrime security integration is essential to all hospital policies.
- The UN has highlighted the need for change and progress, but a greater understanding of the severity and potential consequences is needed.
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