Following the news that 34% of NHS trusts have been hit by ransomware over the past 18 months, this news comes an FOI issued by RES. The FOI also found that seven attacks on the NHS were successful, in that data was given to cybercriminals. Raj Samani, Intel Security EMEA CTO commented below on how healthcare organisations can protect themselves against a rapidly growing threat.
Raj Samani, Intel Security EMEA CTO at Intel Security:
“Ransomware cases should certainly not be taken lightly as criminals are well aware of the huge potential for financial gain when launching ransomware attacks. One group we tracked made over £49,000 in just ten weeks by attacking organisations in this way, and using such a service.
“The introduction of electronic health records and connected devices is completely changing the IT landscape for many hospitals. However, it’s essential that security remains a key priority, and that the industry ensures it is looking to the most effective and efficient ways to secure operations and data. Tapping into resources such as the No More Ransomware Project, as well as partnering up trusts to share the costs of cybersecurity tools and management are just two ways that the industry can ensure that its cyber defences are up to the current threat landscape.”
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