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WHO, 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.
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