Healthcare facilities are a favorite target of criminals who use ransomware (aka malicious software) to launch attacks. These disruptive attacks lock up systems and demand the victim pay a ransom in cryptocurrency in exchange for regaining access. Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations also tie up hundreds of IT staff hours responding and recovering, impact multiple branches and clinics, and damage hard-earned business reputations. Funding for cybersecurity in healthcare has typically been woefully low due simply to prioritization, says Chester Wisniewski.”]