"Hospital Hackers Seize Upon Coronavirus Pandemic"

The COVID-19 pandemic has impelled hackers to execute more cyberattacks against hospitals, healthcare systems, clinical labs, and research centers. Security professionals have observed an increase in ransomware attacks and phishing attacks targeting individuals or companies in the healthcare industry for the purpose of financial gain and stealing personal information. The rise in healthcare employees who are not on the front lines working at home, as well as the increase in telemedicine, also contributes to the increased vulnerability of healthcare systems to hacking. This article continues to discuss the targeting of the healthcare sector by hackers during the pandemic and recent cases in which organizations within the healthcare sector have fallen victim to attacks. 

NextGov reports "Hospital Hackers Seize Upon Coronavirus Pandemic"