Ransomware Attack on Ascension Healthcare System
A ransomware attack on Ascension health care system led to alarming lapses in patient care, highlighting the threat of cyberattacks in healthcare. Nurses almost gave wrong medication doses due to computer shutdown. Cybersecurity experts warn of healthcare sector vulnerability to ransomware attacks.
Key Points
- Ransomware attack on Ascension health care system caused lapses in patient care
- Nurses almost gave wrong medication doses due to computer shutdown
- Healthcare sector vulnerable to ransomware attacks