"Healthcare Cybersecurity in the Time of Coronavirus"

Despite the COVID-19 crisis, hackers are still not holding back on attacking healthcare organizations. Brno University Hospital in the city of Brno, Czech Republic, faced a cyberattack that resulted in postponed surgeries and the redirection of some patients to other hospitals. The incident further shows that malicious hacking individuals and groups will exploit any situation for their own advantage. Healthcare organizations must remain alert to ransomware attacks and COVID-19-themed phishing attacks. As nurses and other healthcare professionals have access to sensitive data, they must be educated about the increased risk of such attacks, especially during this time. This article continues to discuss recent cyberattacks on healthcare organizations, the importance of improving healthcare cybersecurity practices, and what steps should be taken by healthcare organizations to enhance their security. 

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