Kaspersky Blog – 5.2.21 (4.28.21)
A cyberattack on a clinic or hospital is literally a matter of life or death. In 2020, healthcare systems worldwide were already cracking under the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the actions of cybercriminals only added to the load. One of the most significant threats of the past year for medical institutions came from ransomware attacks — cyberattacks in which cybercriminals encrypt data or extort management with threats to publish stolen data.
Source: Ransomware attacks on healthcare