Healthcare organizations contain so much private data that can be used for identity theft and ransom that they have become a prime target or hackers. The reason for this is simple: modern ransomware can exfiltrate the data it encrypts holding healthcare companies hostage with the threat of releasing patient records to the public internet. This would be devastating to the patient privacy, lead to HIPAA fines, and a loss of reputation and consumer trust. Would you visit a hospital that had published your personal health records online in a data breach?
For all companies, not just healthcare, CyberHoot recommends the following protective measures:
CyberHoot believes that for many small to medium sized businesses and MSPs, you can greatly improve your defenses and chances of not becoming another victim of cyberattack if you follow the advice above.
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