Abstract: Cyberattacks on several businesses, including those in the healthcare, finance, and industrial sectors, have significantly increased in recent years. Due to inadequate security measures, antiquated practices, and sensitive data, including usernames, passwords, and medical records, the healthcare sector has emerged as a top target for cybercriminals. Cybersecurity has not gotten enough attention in the healthcare sector, despite being crucial for patient safety and a hospital's reputation. In order to prevent data breaches that could jeopardize the privacy of patients' information, hospitals must deploy the proper IT security measures. This research article reviews many scholarly publications that look at ransomware attacks and other cyberattacks on hospitals between 2014 and 2020. The report summarizes the most recent defensive measures put forth in scholarly works that can be used in the healthcare industry. Additionally, the report provides a general review of the effects of cyberattacks and the steps hospitals have taken to manage and recover from these disasters. The study shows that cyberattacks on hospitals have serious repercussions and emphasizes the significance of giving cybersecurity a priority in the healthcare sector. To combat cyberattacks, hospitals must have clear policies and backup plans, constantly upgrade their systems, and instruct employees on how to spot and handle online threats. The article comes to the conclusion that putting in place suitable cybersecurity safeguards can reduce the harm brought on by system failures, reputational damage, and other associated problems.

Elham Abdullah Al-Qarni, “Cybersecurity in Healthcare: A Review of Recent Attacks and Mitigation Strategies” International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications(IJACSA), 14(5), 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2023.0140513

@article{Al-Qarni2023,
title = {Cybersecurity in Healthcare: A Review of Recent Attacks and Mitigation Strategies},
journal = {International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications},
doi = {10.14569/IJACSA.2023.0140513},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.14569/IJACSA.2023.0140513},
year = {2023},
publisher = {The Science and Information Organization},
volume = {14},
number = {5},
author = {Elham Abdullah Al-Qarni}
}