Healthcare disruptions rise due to ransomware attacks, though reporting gaps limit information
An Air Force registered nurse records patient information in Brockton, Mass., Feb. 17, 2022. (Army) Ransomware attacks against healthcare delivery organizations doubled between 2016 and 2021, from 43 reported attacks to 91. However, these numbers and impacts are likely to be underestimated due to limited data caused by underreporting, according to a new study published …