AHA advises hospitals to protect against increased Russian cyberthreat

The AHA yesterday recommended hospitals and health systems take certain immediate steps to protect against increased cyber risks to the U.S. health system stemming from the ongoing military operations in the Russia/Ukraine region. For detailed guidance, see yesterday’s AHA Cybersecurity Advisory. 

“Although we are not aware of any specific credible cyberthreats targeting U.S. health care, the situation has created an overall heightened cyberthreat environment and we certainly need to remain vigilant and prepared for possible indirect cyber impact to us or our mission-critical third parties,” said John Riggi, AHA’s national advisor for cybersecurity and risk. “The threat situation remains tense and may evolve rapidly as sanctions are imposed and Russia responds.” 

For more information on this or other cyber and risk issues, contact Riggi at jriggi@aha.org.