An article was recently published in FierceHealth.com describing a ransomware attack that paralyzed Erie County Medical Center’s computers, demanding $44,000. Hospital officials refused to pay, and had to rely on backups and borrowed laptops for patient records. ECMC’s CEO Thomas Quatroche emphasized the attack’s gravity, likening it to terrorism. After weeks of recovery, most systems are expected to return to normal. The attack underscores healthcare industry cybersecurity concerns.
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