Rising threat of cyberattacks in hospitals
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Experts are warning of a surge in cyberattacks targeting hospitals, posing serious risks to patient safety and healthcare operations. A recent example includes an attack crippling operations at a premier Midwestern children's hospital. These digital assaults can delay vital treatments and compromise sensitive data by targeting critical systems from emergency services to patient records. With technology becoming more integrated into healthcare, hospitals are being urged to strengthen their cybersecurity measures to shield against these growing threats.
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Neprash HT, McGlave CC, Cross DA, et al. Trends in Ransomware Attacks on US Hospitals, Clinics, and Other Health Care Delivery Organizations, 2016-2021. JAMA Health Forum. 2022;3(12):e224873. doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2022.4873
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