What information have you gathered that suggest that the hackers were possible in the systems for a period of time prior to the attack and why would they take this approach?

There was a significant cyber attack on the UVM Medical Centers 6 locations across Vermont and New York. What I want you to do is to investigate this ongoing situation and answer the following questions.

• Look at the possible types of attack types that could have done this. List what they may be.

• What information have you gathered that suggest that the hackers were possible in the systems for a period of time prior to the attack and why would they take this approach?

• From the perspective of HIPAA, what should the UVM Medical Center be looking at to prevent law suits or damages?

• What do you think the hospital lawyers are most concerned about at this time?

• Why would hackers do this? What would be their purpose?