Healthcare sectors globally are at high risk of cybercrime, with 2024 seeing a steep rise in hacking and IT incidents. The Change Healthcare ransomware attack from the Russian-speaking group, AlphV, was reported as the largest of these incidents. Attacks on healthcare supply chains may increase in 2025, and experts advise preparing for future scenarios and practicing incident response plans across all organizational levels. As healthcare solutions become increasingly digital, the protection of sensitive patient records is crucial.
Nearly half a million people had data stolen after cyberattack on American Addiction Centers
A ransomware attack by the Rhysida gang on American Addiction Centers (AAC) in September exposed the sensitive health information of over 400,000 people. AAC began