テクノロジー｜病院を狙ったサイバー攻撃の影響 / Technology | The Impact of Cyber Attacks Targeting Hospitals

Summary

The Nippon Medical University Musashi Kosugi Hospital was hit by a ransomware attack, resulting in the leak of personal information for about 10,000 patients.

The group responsible for the attack demanded a ransom of 15 billion yen, but the hospital has refused to pay. There is no guarantee that paying the ransom would ensure the protection of the information, and it could potentially encourage further criminal activity. Moving forward, it is necessary to reconsider the ethics of paying ransoms.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, what do you think ransomware is? It’s really scary, right?
Log: Chako, ransomware is a type of malware that takes systems hostage. The attackers demand a ransom.
Chako: So, if you pay, will everything be okay?
Log: You might think so, but in reality, there’s no guarantee that your information will be safe. Even if you pay, there’s a chance it could be leaked again.
Navi: Furthermore, paying the ransom could encourage criminal activity.
Chako: Hmm, so does that mean it’s better not to pay?
Log: Exactly. Not paying could potentially reduce the chances of future attacks.

Admin’s Note

The article about the recent cyberattack was very thought-provoking. I was particularly struck by the challenging decision of whether or not to pay the ransom. While some argue that payment should be made to ensure patient safety, it’s unclear whether paying would actually protect the information. In that context, refusing to pay might be the right choice. I feel it’s important to continue reflecting on this issue moving forward.