Healthcare: How to Avoid Cyberattacks Against Your Organization

November 2021 As the healthcare industry has been going through digital transformation, it's become even more of a target for cybercriminals than usual. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the reported cybercrimes in the industry, partially due to the increased level of remote work, telehealth and similar approaches to keep people safe during the pandemic. It's estimated that nearly $600 million have been made in suspected payments over ransomware, but the U.S. Department of Treasury estimates that the figure is in the billions, with the top 10 hacker organizations being tied to $5.2 trillion in cryptocurrency transactions. It's estimated that this year's payouts could top everything from the prior decade. View the full article here.