What would you do if you suddenly found your patient records encrypted and not available for access? Ransomware is malicious software that can disable all your patient records in the blink of an eye. Hospitals around the country — both large and small — are experiencing the dilemma of ransomware invading computers and encrypting all files, leaving the hospital at a standstill. After the files are encrypted in a ransomware attack, the attackers send a ransom note demanding payment in exchange for the code to unlock the files.

You can implement some simple steps to avoid this newest invasion of your software. Right now, your best defense is understanding what to look for when you receive files from outside of your organization. Presenter Ron Galloway will provide a deep dive into recent occurrences of ransomware in health care, how best to prevent it and what to do if it happens to your facility.