Czechs warn of imminent, large-scale cyberattacks on hospitals

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https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-czech-cyber/czechs-warn-of-imminent-large-scale-cyberattacks-on-hospitals-idUKKBN21Z00N

By Jason Hovet, Christopher Bing, Jack Stubbs
Reuters
April 16, 2020

PRAGUE/WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) - The Czech Republic warned international 
allies on Thursday of a imminent wave of disruptive cyberattacks against the 
country’s hospitals and other parts of its critical infrastructure.

The country’s NUKIB cybersecurity watchdog said the attacks, designed to damage 
or destroy victims’ computers, were expected in coming days. Two officials with 
knowledge of the matter said they could begin as soon as Friday.

“The information we have available has led us to a reasonable fear of a real 
threat of serious cyberattacks on major targets in the Czech Republic, 
especially on healthcare systems,” said NUKIB Director Karel Rehka.

The warning comes as hackers ranging from cyber criminals to government-backed 
spies are targeting businesses, governments and healthcare organisations with 
attempts to steal sensitive information about the new coronavirus outbreak.

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