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Ransomware Attacks: Cybercrimes Organizations for Healthcare

No one is secure by Ransomware: Cybercriminals classify organizations in health care

Cybercriminals have their eyes on consumers and institutions alike, in this challenging time. Malicious organizations have expanded their targeting of hospitals and health-care agencies to benefit from the growing strain of resources. Many of these groups use ransomware attacks to compromise hospital systems, lock patient records, or research on vaccines until a heavy ransom is paid out. Normally the demanded amount is a high value of Bitcoin or alternative cryptocurrencies, as these are usually harder to track. 

Unlike old tax paperwork or private family photos, however, for those awaiting urgent care or diagnosis, the impact of losing or mass distributing patient records could literally mean life or death.

Be vigilant about old strategies with a new twist 

The tactics used by these cybercriminals can be a combination of traditional phishing and exploitation of vulnerabilities. The WHO has reportedly seen a double rise in phishing attacks by cybercriminals trying to steal credentials. Some ransomware groups have stated that, given the current strain on health care systems, they will avoid targeting hospitals. Also, a large pinch of salt will be used to take accusations from illegal organizations.

Keep your safety informed 

Meanwhile, McAfee Advanced Threat Research closely monitors new threats that aim to exploit the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic. Such risks have been evaluated by the team based on geography and will continue to report further findings. While these threats are not unexpected as cybercriminals are always trying to take advantage of large-scale events, it is disappointing to see at a time when the world needs to come together that there are those who have scant regard for community sense.

Keep pace with malicious threats 

Whether you're a health care professional, family provider, or both, here are some tips that can help you stay ahead of malicious tactics used to attack individuals and health-care institutions.

• Check your computer passwords and Wi-Fi passwords to protect your home network. Make sure the device and applications are all up-to-date and take the time to make updates pending. 
• Eviting clicking on unknown sender emails and messages. Be careful of any communication that comes from "official" sources encouraging urgent action on the links provided or requesting your login credentials.
• Check-in often with family and friends and, if necessary, be their technical advisor to help steer them away from social engineering or spamming. Consider using a free, stable browser extension that can help you steer away from illegal websites. 
• Be sure to set up robust security on devices that may now see much more time online.
• Don't forget about your phone-stay secured from malicious apps and attempts to smell / vish.