Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting health care institutions, putting patients’ lives at risk by holding medical information hostage. In this edition of our NPR program, we explore the growing threat of cyberattacks in the health care industry and hear from experts who are working to combat this dangerous trend.
Joining us today is Andy Greenberg, a senior writer for WIRED who specializes in hacking, cybersecurity, and surveillance. His latest book, Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency, sheds light on the world of cybercrime. Dr. Jeffrey Tully, an anesthesiologist and pediatrician who serves as the co-director of the Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity at the University of California, San Diego, also shares his insights.
We also hear from Lisa Watson, a nurse at Via Christi Ascension St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas, who can speak to the impacts of cyberattacks on the front lines of health care. Dr. Saira Ghafur, the lead for Digital Health at the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London, offers a global perspective on the challenges posed by cybersecurity threats in the health care sector.
Tune in now to learn more about this alarming trend and what experts are doing to protect patients and safeguard medical information.
