Cyber-attacks on healthcare facilities 'growing threat' during coronavirus pandemic

Healthcare IT News: Government and private hospitals in the Middle East region and beyond are being warned of an increased risk of ransomware attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to a statement issued by the global technology company, Acronis, cybercriminals “will target the government agencies, healthcare facilities and medical professionals treating patients during the COVID-19 crisis,” after it found a surge in ransomware detections in Europe by up to 7% in the last week of February 2020, followed by a 10% increase the week after.

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