Patrick Byrne’s book “Danger Close” reveals a significant breach in the VA medical systems, allegedly orchestrated by foreign adversaries. The cyberattack compromised critical areas such as diagnostic imaging, pharmaceutical records, and sensitive patient data, posing a severe threat to national security and patient safety. The breach was reportedly facilitated by a VA employee who created a backdoor, highlighting institutional negligence. This incident underscores the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures within healthcare systems, especially those serving vulnerable populations like veterans, amid ongoing challenges faced by the Trump administration.
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