Cybersecurity at Risk

The attack on Synlab is just the latest event highlighting the emergency situation in the healthcare.

The healthcare sector is increasingly becoming the target of cyber attacks. On Thursday, April 18, Synlab, a leading company in Italy for diagnostic services and analysis, suffered a severe cyber attack, as stated on its own web page, highlighting the vulnerability of vital structures for our health.

Synlab is known for its extensive network of laboratories and clinics, making the impact of these attacks extremely concerning, not only due to the compromise of patient data but also the potential disruption of medical services.

Attacks like the one Synlab experienced are becoming more frequent. In 2023, the healthcare sector ranks fourth among the most affected by cyber attacks, accounting for 9% of total incidents. The majority of these attacks focused on malware, particularly ransomware (Clusit Report – Special Healthcare).

The news has been reported in major newspapers and has sparked intense debate among healthcare industry operators.

Data protection becomes essential. It is crucial that every company and organization in the healthcare sector, and beyond, seriously considers adopting advanced data security technologies.

The solutions offered by Syneto are designed to ensure that, even in the event of an attack, they can quickly restore their essential services without compromising patient health.

Syneto is committed to supporting its healthcare sector customers: these companies have implemented a modern IT infrastructure for data management that ensures resilience and operational continuity.

Cyber resilience is no longer an option, but a must. In an era of constant digital threat, being prepared is the only way to ensure that data protection and patient health are never compromised.