1:46 minutes. Cyberattacks against healthcare organizations, especially ransomware attacks, are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated as criminals seek to exploit a lucrative market for personal health information (PHI).
If ransomware strikes a healthcare organization, the cybercriminals behind the attack will demand a payment in exchange for restored access to the organization’s data. Typically the demand is for bitcoin equivalent to less than $10,000. Paying the ransom may be an attractive option if a healthcare organization’s entire network has been compromised and no reliable backup exists. However, there are several compelling arguments against paying. First, the organization may not get the data back after the payment—the cybercriminals may not honor the agreement. Second, the decryption key (the packet the cybercriminals provide to ostensibly allow access to the data) may actually contain more malicious software, making the situation worse. Third, paying the ransom will put the organization on a list of those who are known to make ransom payments—leading to subsequent attacks if appropriate defense measures are not adopted.
The Doctors Company relentlessly defends and protects physicians from medical malpractice claims and emerging risks in today’s changing healthcare environment. We worked in concert with Paul G. Nikhinson, Esq., CIPP/US, CIPP/E, of Beazley Breach Response Services to develop practical, in-depth information to protect you and your practice from the risk of a data breach or cyberattack. Visit [ Ссылка ] for resources to protect your practice.
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