Security News > 2020 > May > The First Responders of Coronavirus-Related Cybercrime
On April 4th, INTERPOL delivered a rare warning to hospitals around the world to be on high alert for imminent cyber-attacks.
While hospitals struggle to keep pace with a global pandemic, the number of ransomware attacks targeting organizations critical to virus response has also increased.
Food production, logistics and transport, and manufacturing are just a few of the industries that, should they suffer a cyber-attack, could have an inverse and detrimental effect on the medical industry and hospitals' ability to effectively care for patients.
What can the security industry do to support cyber first responders during these challenging times? Numerous security companies are offering up free resources.
What has already become clear is that advanced technology like AI will play an essential role in ensuring businesses, hospitals, and supply chains can operate effectively - unaffected by disruption or cyber-attack.