Recently, a healthcare network in Pennsylvania was hacked by a Russian ransomware gang called BlackCat.
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BlackCat attacked a physician’s practice in Pennsylvania, but did not interfere with health care operations.
Ransomware payment requested, but denied by healthcare system.
Sensitive information is accessed and the health system discloses the attack itself.
Is your practice ready for a potential attack?
Does your staff know how to respond to ransomware requests? Is your health care data safe.
If not, now is the time to prepare.
Ransomware attacks continue to plague healthcare systems.
You need to ensure that your data is secure and your practices are protected from vulnerabilities.
How can you protect your practice from vulnerabilities?
Test your system.
Know what security you have and make sure everything is up to date.
Look for vulnerable areas and find the best way to patch them.
Make sure your policies, procedures and plans are accurate for your system. They should actually represent what actions you will take to protect your practice.
Train your employees on your policies and procedures.
All employees must understand your breach readiness and response plans. Knowing how to act in the event of a breach can save your practice.
Your backup must be secure to ensure that your data is safe.
If you need help updating your practices and protecting your systems and data, contact us today.
If you have questions or need assistance with your health care practice, employee training, or security, contact Rickard & Associates today.
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