Concerns Over Cybersecurity Funding for French Hospitals Amidst Increased Attacks
The French Court of Auditors raises alarms over the government’s CaRE cybersecurity program, which is severely underfunded, receiving only 223 million euros of the promised 750 million euros. The program aims to enhance the security of hospital information systems following a surge in cyber-attacks. The report highlights a worrying trend, with numerous hospitals having experienced ransomware attacks, and calls for continued financial commitments to ensure the program’s success through 2027.