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WHO, 50 countries warn United Nations of increasing ransomware attacks against hospitals
The World Health Organization and 50 countries warned the United Nations about the rise of ransomware attacks against hospitals, with the United States blaming Russia.
A 2021 global survey revealed that over one-third of health institutions experienced a ransomware attack in the past year, with some paying a ransom.
Tedros stated that cyberattacks severely impact hospitals, threaten public safety, and can delay healthcare services, calling for urgent global action.
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