Healthcare’s newest security threat: PowerWare ransomware

Ransomware attacks on hospitals in the US continue to cause havoc, with the latest example being the PowerWare ransomware. This type of ransomware mimics legitimate files and activities on the computer and uses PowerShell, a scripting language included in Windows. Experts predict that ransomware attacks will become more advanced and targeted, demanding higher ransoms. Healthcare organisations need to update their systems and find effective ways to combat cyber attacks.