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Healthcare Cyber Heists in 2019

A Carbon Black White Paper

Published September 2019
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The phrase, “First, do no harm,” is commonly referenced among medical professionals to reflect the utmost importance placed on patient care. The phrase is often attributed to the original version of the Hippocratic oath, though its true derivation is, in fact, unknown.

Regardless of the etymology, the sentiment is clear: above all else, a healthcare professional should consider patients’ well-being. And in 2019, “well-being” has evolved to include privacy and cybersecurity concerns.

Healthcare organizations are increasingly being targeted by cyberattacks due to the gold mine of personal data they possess. The potential, real-world effect these attacks can have is substantial.