October 18, 2023 at 04:46PM
Cybercriminals are targeting plastic surgery offices, stealing medical records and using them to extort doctors and patients. The trend is not limited to the US, as plastic surgeons in Brazil and the UK have also been affected. The FBI has warned about these attacks and provided security tips for patients, while experts suggest that healthcare providers should collaborate and invest in better security measures.
Meeting Notes Summary:
– Cybercriminals are targeting plastic surgery offices to steal medical records and extort doctors and patients.
– Recent data breaches have been reported in California, South Dakota, Brazil, and the UK.
– The healthcare industry is facing a broader issue of cybersecurity threats.
– Plastic surgeons and their patients are attractive targets due to the financial nature of the business and the desire to protect privacy.
– Small offices with limited IT support and communication outside of secure channels create vulnerabilities for hackers.
– The FBI identifies three-phase attacks, starting with phishing attacks and ending with demands for payment in exchange for not sharing harvested data.
– The FBI advises patients to practice good password hygiene, monitor bank account activity, and apply strict privacy settings on social media.
– The healthcare industry needs to improve its infrastructure and work together to implement more stringent security measures.
– Healthcare providers should consider forming a critical infrastructure working group with standardized security measures and group pricing.