Data breaches in the healthcare industry are projected to cost $4 billion by the end of 2019, and the number of attacks is expected to increase in 2020. Healthcare providers are struggling to stay ahead of data attackers, with 96% of IT professionals agreeing that attackers are outpacing medical enterprises. Budget constraints hinder the replacement of legacy software and devices, making healthcare organizations more susceptible to attacks. The lack of dedicated security executives in hospitals and physician groups further exacerbates the issue.
Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Elevate Privileges
A newly revealed flaw in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (CVE-2025-26684) allows local attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level, gaining complete control of affected systems.
