In February 2024, US healthcare’s digital infrastructure faced a crisis when Change Healthcare, an integral part of healthcare operations, became a cyberattack victim. The attack, attributed to ALPHV Blackcat, disrupted critical services and reimbursement systems, revealing sector vulnerabilities. In response, joint efforts by Change Healthcare, cybersecurity firms, law enforcement, and federal agencies were initiated. The incident has invoked a nationwide discourse on improving cybersecurity measures and increasing investment towards safeguarding sensitive information and healthcare electronic infrastructures.
Medical data breaches hit record high, how you can protect yourself:
Medical data breaches affecting patient privacy recorded a 78% increase last year, compromising the health records of one in three Americans, according to the annual
