Hospital information security measures require evolving, particularly as social engineering attacks become more intricate and difficult to identify.
Following recent headlines demonstrating online attacks to hospital data security around the country, many are elaborating the growth of not only ransomware, but several methods of targeted attacks and how to prevent them.
One way is for hospitals to raise data security awareness, particularly in the area of social engineering attacks. These attacks prey on employees’ courteous, helpful and accommodating natures.
It can be done via email, phone, online platforms and physical intrusions. Such attacks encompass manipulative techniques designed to prey on basic human nature.
In the healthcare industry, people need to help and look out for one another, so they’ll likely be more willing to share data and trust one another. Social engineering attackers count on it.
Social engineering hacks also thrive in hectic atmospheres – such as in a hospital – where workers are busy and distracted with other significant tasks.
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