Healthcare data breaches hit an all-time high in 2023, more than double the total in 2022. The transition from in-person to virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic has made clinical trials particularly vulnerable to cyber-attacks. It’s predicted that cybersecurity spending by pharma and healthcare firms will reach $9.77 billion by 2025. Companies partnering with firms that provide robust redaction and data-safeguarding services can help maintain the confidentiality essential to clinical trials and other healthcare operations.

Who’s driving ransomware’s accelerated growth in 2025
The article examines the tactics used by the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB), their connections to ransomware groups, and the services they provide.