Healthcare organizations face increased risk

Healthcare organizations and patients are facing greater risk as an increase in connected devices creates an expanded attack surface according to a new report. The study from asset management and security platform Armis surveyed 2,000 patients and 400 healthcare IT professionals across the US and shows a disconnect between the concerns of the two groups. The organizations of 58 percent of healthcare IT pros have been hit by ransomware. But while patients are concerned about security, and acknowledge the impact that an attack could have on their care, there is a lack of awareness about recent cyberattacks with 61 percent… [Continue Reading]