Cyberware attack on the NHS- A significant event analysis In this post, I’d like to discuss the recent Cyberware attack and the crisis situation caused by the same. The larger focus would be the Cyberware attack on the NHS fraternity, the possible reasons of the unprecedented attack, what we could have done differently to safeguard the NHS system and interests of the general public etc. What happened? During the beginning of this month, a Ransomware known as WannaCry hit almost 200,000 computers in more than 150 countries across the globe. I believe this was one of the worst Cyberware attacks in the recent times. It would be apt to say that this global Cyberware attack recently was rather unprecedented. How did it happen? Ransomware is a very …show more content…
Along with worst hitting the NHS medical system, the Cyberware attack caused a serious havoc in more than 150 countries. What issues were raised by this significant event? I’d like to bring your focus on the several issues raised by this significant event The unprecedented Cyberware breach froze the computers across the NHS system with hackers posing a serious threat of deleting the files unless a ransom was paid. The NHS Cyberware attack caused major disruption in the entire medical fraternity causing canceled operations and clinic appointments, and data security threat A large number of patients were diverted from accident and emergency departments to other hospitals. Ambulances were diverted in large numbers to unaffected hospitals What was done well? As seen during every crisis situation, the collective efforts shown by the entire NHS system helped a great deal to handle the situation. I strongly believe that the untiring efforts, positive attitudes of the staff, trusts, and GP practices along with the patience shown by the general public have been a significant contributor in averting the crisis situation
Compared to past, today we have sound security policies, established cyber laws, active monitoring systems, and extra layers of security in form of firewalls etc., to prevent access to uninvited guests for your network and most importantly increased user awareness. But still there exist vulnerabilities in and around the cyber space of which the hackers exploit for different purposes. The monetary losses we suffer today are much greater in magnitude as well as in mass. But, we definitely are in a better place compared to the time the events in this book took place.
The staff, physicians and board members were not ready to fail. They didn’t want to abandon all those who depended on their services, but they also knew closing the hospital's doors would hurt
Frances Report (2013) gave a report of what led to the failure of the care Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust provided to patients. He reported that this failure is as a result neglect and of lack of good leadership and incompetence fundamental nursing care by health care professionals such this called for a major change in the culture of the NHS across the country. Hence, the innovation team cultivate the culture of transparency, honesty, tru...
In 2010, former senior U.S. officials conducted a simulation imagining of a catastrophic cyber attack, the origins of which came by way of a mobile application having malware that was self-replicating that eventually overwhelmed wireless networks and disabled portions of wired network communications and the internet as well as curtailing electrical supply channels and oil and gas pipelines (Corbin, 2010). Rather than consider the likelihood of such a catastrophe, the panel took the position that if such an event were to occur the government would have to take over telecommunications in this country, eight-five percent of which o...
‘Since its launch in 1948, the NHS has grown to become the world’s largest publicly funded health service. NHS employs more than 1.7m people and deals on average with 1m patients every 36 hours. It is also one of the most efficient, most egalitarian and most comprehensive. Even though NHS services in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are managed separately and each might have some system differences, they remain similar in most respects and belong to a single, unified system. The NHS core principle is that good healthcare should be available to all, regardless of wealth.’ (NHS, 2010) Success of NHS depends on how well the organisation balance quality and customer (patient) satisfaction with adequate financing and long-range goals. Health care organisations such as NHS must deal with government oversight, managed care, new technologies, and increasing pharmaceutical prices.
The other problems are the modalities that the hospital should employ so as to resolve the issue. While experts are in agreement over the need to find a lasting solution to the problem, they are, however, far from getting a standard stand on how to approach the matter. The implication is that even if the management is to find a ground, it is likely to be a partially binding since some people will oppose it while others will support it. That is a variable that serves to complicate an already complicated
Cyber activity has increased exponentially while security strategies lack behind. Defence funding identifies Australia’s defence priorities over the last decade highlighting counter-terrorism as the biggest security risk . The 2013 National Security Strategy continues to identify counter-terrorism as its main threat. Concern over cyber crime is apparent with the strategy, encouraging integrated policy development , yet the threat has no substantial counter strategy . In recent years the large-scale information breaches release and published online represent the vulnerability of systems including infrastructure. The case studies of Anonymous and Ransomeware raise the question of the Governments ability to counter cyb...
The healthcare world has simply grown too large, too quickly and, as a result, has forgotten the reason behind which it stands: the patient. Continuity of care is in dire need of repair and without effective communication and coordination of care, the problem will not be corrected.
It is another extremely hectic Monday in the Emergency Department. The waiting room is building up fast with many new walk-in patients. Fire Rescue trucks are calling one after the next with several medical and trauma cases. The hospital supervisor is calling to inform the Charge Nurse of the Emergency Department that the Operating Room has several cases that need beds and will supersede the Emergency Department admits. Patient through put will now be further delayed. This is just one example of a typical Monday and why Teamwork and Collaboration are vital components to run an efficient nursing unit, especially in the Emergency Department. When a common goal is created to foster teamwork, health care professionals working cohesively together
The 'Path of the Earth'. Making effective clinical decisions: a framework for nurse practitioners. British Journal of Nursing, 15(3), 128-130. Scanlon, A., & Lee, G. (2007). The use of the term vulnerability in acute care: why does it differ and what does it mean?
Privacy concerns medical healthcare professionals and patients themselves have a lot of concerns on people finding out their information by breaking into the computers. “According to the HHS, in 2012, about 125 large breaches affected about 2.2 million people. Most health data breaches result from stolen computers, but hackers caused the largest breach last year, stealing 780,000 patients’ information. (http://www.justice.org)”.
Within just a few of years, ransomware have proved to evolve from a threat targeting Russian users, to an attack that now affects several other countries outside Europe. With such promising profitable business mo...
The article claims that Cyber attacks against hospitals and doctors have doubled in the past five years. So user can clearly see that there is an increased number of cyberattacks. This shows that any device connect to the internet is not reliable and is vulnerable to cyberattacks. Ransomware attacks can be devastating for databases. The article claims that after the attack user have to make sure to disinfect after this event
The Defense Department made an admission of the first major cyber attack upon its systems in August 2010. It was revealed that the attack actually took place in 2008 and was accomplished byplacing a malicious code into the flash drive of a U.S. military laptop. “The code spread undetected on both classified and unclassified systems, establishing what amounted to a digital breachhead.” (2) This quote , attributed to then Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III , is just part of the shocking revelations that were disclosed in his speech made on July 14, 2011. Lynn said that...
Cybercrime is a global issue plaguing the world. The dictionary defines cybercrime as “crime conducted via the Internet or some other computer network”(Merriam-Webster). The definition remains very broad because the word “cyber” is defined as “relating to the culture of computers, information technology, and virtual reality.” Due to the growing number of people gaining access to the internet, rapid development of technology, and the globalization of the world, more of the world population is becoming susceptible to involvement in cybercrime – whether it be as a victim or a criminal. Cybercrime involves different levels of the world on both the victim and criminal side, from an individual citizen, to small groups, businesses, and the government, to the countries of the world.