Summary: The healthcare sector is under severe threat from ransomware due to its widespread insecurity and operational demands that complicate timely vulnerability patching. Claroty’s analysis reveals that a staggering 99% of healthcare organizations are vulnerable to known exploits, particularly those related to ransomware. The firm’s researchers propose a triaging method to identify the most vulnerable devices based on critical threat indicators.
Affected: Healthcare organizations and systems
Keypoints :
- Healthcare is frequently targeted by ransomware due to its vast attack surface and the necessity for continuous operation.
- 99% of surveyed healthcare organizations are vulnerable to publicly available exploits, with 20% being linked to ransomware.
- Claroty recommends a five-step process to address these vulnerabilities, with a focus on triaging devices based on their threat potential using a Venn diagram approach.