Cyberattacks On Healthcare

"In the research study “Playing with Lives: Cyberattacks on Healthcare are Attacks on People,” the CyberPeace Institute analyzes the impacts of disruptive cyberattacks, data breaches and disinformation operations on healthcare, people and society. In my view, this is one of the most comprehensive reports on the subject.

Healthcare is targeted by repeated campaigns of cyberattacks, cyberespionage and disinformation. These attacks have a cost on all fronts: resources dedicated to fighting COVID-19 are crippled, patients’ safety is impacted, sensitive data is stolen, and overall, society loses trust in its healthcare system. Preventing attacks, building resilience and prosecuting offenders requires policy steps from governments and companies alike.

“The unacceptable reality is that too many states and criminals get away with using cyberattacks for their cynical agendas. That hospitals and vaccine labs are attacked amidst a pandemic hurts people directly. It is essential that prevention and accountability are rolled out more effectively,” says Marietje Schaake, President, CyberPeace Institute.

Online or offline, attacking healthcare is attacking people. The report shows that while healthcare professionals and patients are facing a significant threat, collective action is possible. This report shows the overarching responsibilities of states to take the lead in decreasing attacks globally and holding threat actors to account..." Lire la suite