Healthcare became the third-most targeted sector by ransomware from 2023 to 2024, with a 32% increase in attacks, according to Black Kite. The research revealed that healthcare now trails only manufacturing and professional services in the number of incidents. Ransomware groups and their affiliates, driven by competitive behavior, play a significant role in escalating these threats against healthcare. The sector’s vulnerability to cybersecurity threats is intensified by the potentially detrimental effect on patient care.
The sickening truth: Healthcare data breaches reach all-time high
In 2024, approximately 53% of the US population suffered a healthcare data breach, comprising over 184 million breached records. Major breaches were reported at Change
