Health care providers are a common target for criminal extortionists because they have sensitive patient data, including histories, payment information, and even critical research data, Riggi said.
Cyberattack keeps hospitals' computers offline for weeks
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Riggi, a former cybersecurity specialist with the FBI, said hospitals have been working to put in place better safeguards and more backup systems to prevent such attacks and respond to them when they occur.
Cyberattck disrupts hospitals and health care services, shuts down emergency rooms
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