Vaccine distribution pipeline faces serious cybersecurity risks

The distribution process of COVID-19 vaccines presents a significant target for hackers and bad actors due to the urgency and wide reach of the rollout. Vulnerabilities include the security of GPS trackers on vaccine transport boxes, the integrity of control systems used for tracking, and the protection of devices used for vaccine distribution. Cybercriminals may exploit the situation for ransom or to gain valuable information. Experts emphasize the importance of staff training, continuous monitoring of cybersecurity activity, and implementing security measures such as zero-trust networks.