Ransomware attacks on healthcare networks lead to impact on patient care, delays in procedures

Ransomware attacks on healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) can lead to risking patient safety, data, and overall care availability, with nearly one in four healthcare providers reporting an increase in mortality rate due to ransomware. The COVID-19 pandemic brought in its share of risk factors to HDOs, including remote work, new systems to support it, staffing challenges, and elevated patient care requirements, according to a new research report.