Ransomware Attack on Hospitals: A Brief Overview
The ransomware attack on hospitals involves several steps: 1. Penetration: Gaining access to the computer system, often through phishing or malicious software. 2. Exploration: Locating valuable data and systems within the compromised network. 3. Encryption: Encrypting the data to render it useless to the owners. 4. Ransom Note: Demanding payment in untraceable cryptocurrencies to decrypt the data. 5. Response: If the ransom is paid, the data is decrypted. If not, the data may be released or sold on the dark web.