An upward trend in cyber incidents across both U.K. and U.S. hospitals has been observed since 2015. Attacks range from identity theft to insurance fraud and extortion/blackmail. The Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems used in hospitals are targeted due to the sensitivity of data within a healthcare setting. This work is motivated by the necessity to protect patient information and to
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