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Molly Rafferty / Wednesday, February 21, 2024 / Categories: Privacy and Security, Privacy & Security Best Practices, HIPAA, Security Risk Analysis, Breach Mitigation & Response Health Center Resilience in the Face of Cyber Adversity A Case Study of the Family Health Center of Worcester’s Ransomware Incident, February 2024 The use of ransomware — malicious software that restricts access to computer systems with financial demands — has escalated, targeting health centers and putting countless lives at risk. This dire reality came to the forefront during the alarming ransomware attack on the Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. (FHCW), where the personal health information and care continuity for thousands of patients were compromised. This resource uses FHCW's experience as a case study to demonstrate the imperative of preparedness and the strength of a community-centered response in ensuring the continuity of healthcare services amidst the ever-growing tide of cyber vulnerabilities. Download the resource in the Documents to Download Section below. Print 1249 Tags: PHIHIPAAcybersecurityransomwareCommunity Health CentersCHCransomware preventioncyber securitycybersecurity defenderCHCsincident responsecybersecurity riskscybersecurity infrastructurecybersecurity awarenesscybersecurity in healthcarecyber engagementincident response planningCyber-resiliency Documents to download Health Center Resilience in the Face of Cyber Adversity(.pdf, 1.46 MB) - 117 download(s) PDF, February 2024 Related Resources Individuals’ Access and Use of Patient Portals and Smartphone Health Apps, 2022 Promoting Cybersecurity Awareness for Patients Mobile Device Security: Managing Cloud-based & Hybrid Solutions in Healthcare Settings