5 crucial tips on healthcare cyber threats that you must adopt

The healthcare sector is witnessing a rise in cyber attacks, emphasising the need for stricter cybersecurity and vigilance measures. Here are 5 tips to ensure your safety.

With the healthcare sector moving apace with digital advancements, the risk of cyber attacks and hacking is also increasing daily. In the past, various harrowing cases have been reported. Notably, the escalating cyber threats in the healthcare sector account for 13% of ransomware cases at Arete. In light of this, here are five precautions that every company should take to avoid cyber threats.  (Pixabay)

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1/6 With the healthcare sector moving apace with digital advancements, the risk of cyber attacks and hacking is also increasing daily. In the past, various harrowing cases have been reported. Notably, the escalating cyber threats in the healthcare sector account for 13% of ransomware cases at Arete. In light of this, here are five precautions that every company should take to avoid cyber threats.  (Pixabay)

Ransomware threats: It is the most common type of threat as it leverages encryption to encrypt data, making it inaccessible to the owners. To prevent such things from happening, organizations must utilise security testing tools to minimize attacks and store the data on different devices.  (Pixabay)

2/6 Ransomware threats: It is the most common type of threat as it leverages encryption to encrypt data, making it inaccessible to the owners. To prevent such things from happening, organizations must utilise security testing tools to minimize attacks and store the data on different devices.  (Pixabay)

Phishing threats: these are sudden threats where hackers get sensitive information such as user login details, financial information, patient addresses and more. To avoid such risks utilize end-user education and password management tools to eliminate risks. (AFP/Shutterstock)

3/6 Phishing threats: these are sudden threats where hackers get sensitive information such as user login details, financial information, patient addresses and more. To avoid such risks utilize end-user education and password management tools to eliminate risks. (AFP/Shutterstock)

Insider threats: Sometimes the employees can also be a threat when it comes to security. Therefore, it is crucial for healthcare service providers to have continuous user activity monitoring and background checks at every possible checkpoint.

4/6 Insider threats: Sometimes the employees can also be a threat when it comes to security. Therefore, it is crucial for healthcare service providers to have continuous user activity monitoring and background checks at every possible checkpoint.

Medical device hacking: This threat occurs when tricksters get unauthorized access to medical instruments. This is a very risky and harmful threat which can also cause deaths. To avoid such threats, use strong passwords, update firmware regularly, and monitor network traffic for any unusual activity. (Pexels)

5/6 Medical device hacking: This threat occurs when tricksters get unauthorized access to medical instruments. This is a very risky and harmful threat which can also cause deaths. To avoid such threats, use strong passwords, update firmware regularly, and monitor network traffic for any unusual activity. (Pexels)

Unsecured IoT Devices: Not properly configured IoT devices are easy targets for hackers. To avoid any mishappenings, perform routine security audits, update firmware, and limit access to authorised users. (Pexels)

6/6 Unsecured IoT Devices: Not properly configured IoT devices are easy targets for hackers. To avoid any mishappenings, perform routine security audits, update firmware, and limit access to authorised users. (Pexels)