The exponential growth and use of computer networks and remote access devices has resulted in cybersecurity risk to every service sector, including healthcare. As more aspects of the healthcare delivery system depend on information technology, a particular cyber threat - ransomware - has evolved into a highly sophisticated and extremely damaging and costly crime that can cause days and weeks of downtime for critical networks. Unfortunately, healthcare providers appear especially vulnerable to it as cyber criminals have become keenly aware of the industry’s reliance on IT and the crisis created by any inability to access necessary information. Accordingly, this article offers strategies to help healthcare professionals identify, avoid and respond to ransomware dangers.
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