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Ransomware and cyber-crime: protecting the NHS

Ransomware and cyber-crime: protecting the NHS

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The Osirium report highlights escalating ransomware and cybercrime risks threatening the NHS’s critical infrastructure. It emphasizes the importance of compliance with the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) to enhance cybersecurity resilience. Key vulnerabilities include privileged access misuse, third-party access risks, and threats to backup systems. With increasing ransomware attacks disrupting healthcare services, the report calls for robust privileged access management, stringent third-party controls, and secure backup strategies to safeguard patient data and maintain NHS operational continuity amid growing cyber threats.

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