More Healthcare System Hacks Indicate a Need for More Focus on Cybersecurity

At least 17 health systems—many of whom include urgent care operations among their clinical assets—from New Hampshire to Los Angeles are wrestling with the aftermath of a major cyberattack launched the Russian hacker group Killnet, according to the technology company BetterCyber. Both University of Michigan Health and Atrium Health toldBecker’s Hospital Review that patient information and portals were not compromised, but the fact that any breach at all succeeded is cause for concern. This latest episode is a reminder to ensure that your systems are as secure as possible. An article entitled Education Is Key to Avoiding Increasingly Sophisticated Cyber Crime, accessible now  in the JUCM archive, can help you determine your level of preparedness.