Ascension St. Vincent health system has temporarily halted some elective procedures, including tests and appointments, as they delve into a cybersecurity concern. Following the detection of unusual network activity yesterday, hospital officials are probing the incident and assessing the potential compromise of patient data.
Chris Freedman, CEO of OnDefend, sheds light on why hospitals remain a prime target for cybercriminals in an interview with Action News Jax.
You can watch the full interview here:
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