The integration of technology in healthcare, while beneficial, has increased the sector’s vulnerability to cyber threats. Cybercriminals target healthcare data due to its high value, which includes medical, insurance, and financial details. To counter these threats, healthcare organizations must implement robust cybersecurity measures, including data encryption, access control, regular training for staff, advanced threat detection systems, and leveraging AI and ML technologies. Policymakers also play a crucial role with regulations like the Data Protection Act 2020.

FortiSandbox SSRF Vulnerability Allow Attacker to proxy Internal Traffic via Crafted HTTP Requests
Fortinet disclosed a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in its FortiSandbox appliance on January 13, 2026, urging users to update amid risks of internal network


