Healthcare is an ‘easy victim’ for ransomware attacks. How hospitals can mitigate the damage.

Ransomware attacks on healthcare have risen significantly, posing a threat to operations and patient safety. Over five years, the HHS reported a 264% increase in large data breaches from ransomware. Industry vulnerabilities include a shortage of cybersecurity experts, increased interconnectivity, and business models allowing more attacks. Updated cyber protection, thorough understanding of tech environments, and planning can help against attacks. However, hospitals may lack resources for cybersecurity. Cybercrime-groups can launch attacks without expert skills due to permissive nation states and ransomware-as-a-service business models.