dental practice

Ransomware is a type of malicious software or malware, that is designed to deny access to a computer system and/or data until a ransom is paid. An entirely new class of ransomware is being deployed by cybercriminals that encrypts your data, steals your patient records, and creates a “backdoor” for a future attack. It is typically spread through phishing emails, attachments, infected websites, or through hackers injecting it into your network. It is important to understand that for ransomware to hold you hostage, there must be existing software or network vulnerabilities in your system. In our experience, these vulnerabilities have been present in every dental practice due to the fact that IT companies do not have the technology or credentials to properly identify these risks.