What Are Common Types of Cyberattacks in Healthcare?
Several types of cyberattacks are commonly seen in the healthcare sector:
1. Phishing: Deceptive emails or messages aimed at tricking nurses and other healthcare staff into revealing personal information or clicking on malicious links. 2. Ransomware: Malicious software that locks down systems or data until a ransom is paid. 3. Malware: Software designed to damage or disrupt systems, steal data, or gain unauthorized access. 4. DDoS Attacks: Overloading the system with traffic to render it inoperable.