Explore the critical issue of ransomware threats in the healthcare industry through this informative conference talk from BSides Augusta 2016. Delve into the current state of information security in healthcare, examining the significant impact of ransomware attacks on medical facilities. Understand why healthcare organizations are prime targets for cybercriminals and learn about active ransomware families, with a focus on Cerber ransomware. Gain insights into ransomware propagation methods and analyze a targeted ransomware incident. Conclude with valuable final thoughts on protecting healthcare systems from this growing cyber threat.