Hospital Networks are Becoming Targets in Cyberwarfare, and They’re Unequipped to Deal With It

Hospital networks face mounting cybersecurity threats from state-sponsored and ideological actors, with healthcare leaders warning that traditional incident-response models are inadequate against adversaries seeking prolonged disruption rather than quick financial gain. The shift toward politically motivated attacks—distinct from ransomware-focused criminal groups—requires hospitals to rethink defense strategies and vendor partnerships around resilience and attribution.