Exploit: Ransomware
Great Plains Health: Local hospital
Risk to Small Business: 2.333 = SevereA ransomware attack disrupted many services at Great Plains Health, including email and other internal communication technologies. As a result, the healthcare provider has cancelled some procedures and appointments, while continuing to provide emergency services as needed. Whether Great Plains Health ultimately decides to pay the ransom or to attempt a recovery from backups, the result will undoubtedly be expensive. Especially when coupled with the opportunity cost and reputational damage that accompanies a data breach, the consequences of a ransomware attack can be financially devastating and long-lasting.
Individual Risk
Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Healthcare providers are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of ransomware attacks, as cybercriminals capitalize on the critical nature of their services and the quality of information stored. The industry as a whole already faces strong regulatory oversight that can have costly consequences for healthcare companies that succumb to a breach. Even more importantly, a disruption in care services or communication can have even more severe implications for patients and put their lives at risk. Therefore, a robust cyber defense should be considered a staple to any healthcare service provider in the digital age.
Risk Levels:
1 - 1.5 = Extreme Risk
1.51 - 2.49 = Severe Risk
2.5 - 3 = Moderate Risk
*The risk score is calculated using a formula that considers a wide range of factors related to the assessed breach.
