Rural Illinois Hospital Says 2021 Ransomware Attack Partially to Blame for Closure

A rural Illinois hospital is closing, blaming in part the effects of a cyberattack in 2021. Cyberattacks are increasing against hospitals, and experts say this is the first hospital to close that linked the closure with a cyberattack. Experts also note that small and rural hospitals may be especially vulnerable to closure from cyberattacks because of they are more likely to be already financially strained. Recommends hospitals include an appropriate level of cybersecurity tools and training in their budgets.
Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center - Category: Rural Health Source Type: news