Healthcare

Evidence of a ransomware infection has been uncovered from the systems of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology of the Rockies, P.C. (AAIR) in Colorado--adding it to the growing list of healthcare institutions preyed on by ransomware.

A new ransomware variant called SAMSAM was discovered targeting several hospitals.

Two more healthcare facilities fall to a crypto-ransomware attack as MedStar Health and Prime Healthcare get shut down by the cyber-extortion scheme.

Kentucky-based Methodist Hospital announced a ransomware attack that led to an “internal state of emergency.”

Cancer treatment center, 21st Century Oncology Holdings divulged details of a data breach that affects 2.2 million of its patients.

Part 3 of the FuTuRology project speculates on future healthcare tech that could provide opportunities for attackers and threats to healthcare users.

Between 2012 and 2014, the cyber-attacks on the healthcare industry caused it to suffer more than business, government, and military sectors. Attacks have only gotten bigger since then. What makes healthcare such ideal targets?