In 2023, the healthcare industry experienced a 74% increase in ransomware attacks compared to the previous year, making it one of the most targeted industries for cybercriminals. Ransomware attacks are increasingly common for healthcare practices as this sensitive patient information is valuable to hackers and ultimately can result in expensive lawsuits.
Being ill prepared regarding cybersecurity is a major risk to your business operations and reputation. But it’s not all ransomware and external hacking. Did you know that some of these breaches can happen right in your office?
Here are some tips for keeping your practice credentials safe so that unauthorized users do not gain access.
- Always lock your device screen before leaving your desk or walking away from it
- Do not write down any passwords and instead, allow our team to handle your password encryption
- Beware of malicious emails disguised as harmless or spoofed from one of your contacts. If it looks suspicious, don’t click it!
Healthcare records are a critical aspect of your patient care, and protecting this information is paramount whether it’s defending your infrastructure against ransomware or creating a workplace environment of best practices.Contact IT For Scrubs today to learn more about the services we offer!
