(Excerpts from Campus Safety News)

• Since the start of the pandemic, more than eight and 10 hospitals have reported experiencing an Internet of Things (IoT) cyberattack, according to a new joint report.
• “Healthcare IoT Security Operations Maturity — A Rationalized Approach to a New Normal,” released by Medigate and Crowdstrike, highlights recent cyberattack trends and emphasizes the need for hardened cybersecurityin healthcare facilities.
• A total of 92 ransomware attacks affected over 600 separate clinics, hospitals, and organizations and more than 18 million patient records in 2020 alone, the report says. Through June of 2021, 93% more ransomware attacks have been carried out than in the same period last year.
• “The surge has given rise to ‘triple extortion’ techniques whereby attackers, in addition to seeking payment from the [Healthcare Delivery Organizations], also coerce payments from patients and business partners,” warns the report.
• The report also provides recommendations for how healthcare facilities can defend themselves against these advancing threats.