Covid-19 Attacks: Healthcare Targets.

During the COVID-19 pandemic healthcare system became a favourite target for hackers, including research centres and educational institutions. The latest attack was observed in the University of California (San Francisco). University reported an attack without providing any details about affected structures.

Previously in March Canadian government health organization, engaged in the COVID-19 response, was targeted with an open-source ransomware.

In May the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency reported an attack to U.S. research and healthcare institutions which are involved in COVID-19 vaccine trials.

Considering the increase of remote working during the pandemic, healthcare system became more vulnerable. Phishing is a number one attack vector. Also lack of established security policies and employees awareness trainings increases success of the conducted attacks.