US EditionWHO, 50 countries warn United Nations of increasing ransomware attacks against hospitals
- The World Health Organization and around 50 countries issued a warning about the rise of ransomware attacks against hospitals, with the United States blaming Russia.
- Tedros warned that hackers endanger patient safety and increase ransom demands due to these attacks.
- These ransomware attacks threaten public safety, delay critical healthcare services, and can undermine international peace and security, as stated by the US Deputy National Security Advisor.
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The UN and some fifty states sounded the alarm on Friday against the proliferation of ransomware attacks against hospitals, worried about the risks for patients but also
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50 countries warn UN of ransomware attacks on hospitals
The World Health Organization and some 50 countries issued a warning Friday at the United Nations about the rise of ransomware attacks against hospitals, with the United States specifically blaming Russia.
WHO, 50 countries warn UN of ransomware attacks on hospitals
UNITED NATIONS, United States — The World Health Organization (WHO) and some 50 countries issued a warning at the United Nations (UN) about the rise of ransomware attacks against hospitals, with the United States specifically blaming Russia. Ransomware is a type of digital blackmail in which hackers encrypt the data of victims – individuals, companies, or institutions – and demand money as a “ransom” in order to restore it. Such attacks on hospi…
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