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Hospitals Are Ransomware Bait—Mock Drills Could Be Their Lifeline

Everyone knew ransomware would hammer hospitals eventually. Now a veteran CMIO is blunt: run the drills, or watch your ER grind to a halt.

James Kowalski 📅 Apr 02, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 0 views

⚡ Key Takeaways

Ransomware attacks on hospitals are inevitable; focus on resilience over perfect prevention.
Regular rehearsals test downtime procedures, backups, and staff readiness—proven to speed recovery.
Vendors profit from fear; in-house drills are the real, low-cost defense.

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Originally reported by Dark Reading