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Unfortunately, so many of the effected hospitals and health practitioners don't really understand the implications of a ransomware attack, the correct public di
by whatatita 6y ago
Unfortunately, so many of the effected hospitals and health practitioners don't really understand the implications of a ransomware attack, the correct public disclosure process, or how to improve their security afterwards. Many hospitals hire a "cyber security expert" to upgrade their system and end up paying a small fortune. There's a budding hospital cyber sales industry more than happy to fleece these institutions.
- officialchicken 6y agoThey understand fully well, and in fact purposefully do nothing. They've had over a decade of warning and similar incidents. Like all overpaid consultants, they exist as scapegoats for executives who make decisions with sub-optimal results.