Hospital Declares ‘Internal State of Emergency’ After Ransomware Infection

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It's good to see they seem to be handling it well. Especially the public announcement on their web page. Even better will be that they're probably going to improve their computer security now. If they got ransomware, they've probably already got plenty of other invisible viruses too.

To me, ransomware is a wonderful development. Normal viruses are easy to ignore. People unwittingly contribute to botnets that harm others. Ransomware kicks you in the pants and says "sort out your useless security and stop being part of the problem".

Until someone dies.

While ransomware may help force/raise awareness, disruption of critical services can't be considered a "wonderful development".

I know at least one drug dispensing app that is likely vulnerable and would be disastrous if ransomlocked.

Should they sue Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center for giving in and paying the ranson a month ago?

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