Federal regulators have issued new guidance urging healthcare organizations to bolster their cyberattack defenses. The advice comes after several high-profile attacks, including one targeting MedStar Health. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights’ alert warns about the dangers posed by ransomware, nation-state attacks and emerging attacks targeting smartphones. The latest update is part of a cyber awareness initiative that OCR launched in January. In addition to those attacks, Mercy Iowa City reported a malware attack potentially exposing information on almost 16,000 individuals.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/thwarting-healthcare-cyberattacks-new-guidance-a-9015