AHA warns of potential increase in Russian cyberthreats

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has expressed concerns about potential cybersecurity consequences for the healthcare industry amid reports of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The AHA warned that Russia could retaliate against the US and other countries, posing a risk to US healthcare. It advised organizations to increase network monitoring, heighten staff awareness of phishing emails, implement geo-fencing, and practice cyber incident response plans. National security experts also warned about potential Russian cyberthreats, with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency urging organizations to stay vigilant against possible attacks.