The healthcare sector, including Blue Shield of California, has experienced major breaches of sensitive patient data due to cyber threats, highlighting the need for stronger cybersecurity measures. With the vulnerability of health information at risk, healthcare providers need to invest in advanced data protection tools and proactive approaches to secure their infrastructure, ensuring patient trust and data safety.
IoT and ransomware are big security risks, and health systems feel unprepared
US healthcare organizations are facing an increasing number of sophisticated cybersecurity threats, with almost 400 entities reporting incidents linked to ransomware in 2024. Half of