Records from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have revealed that around 172 million people, over half of the U.S. population, were affected by large healthcare data breaches in 2024. The breaches, mostly originating from hacks and ransomware attacks, have set a new record. Despite enforcement efforts, HHS has witnessed a significant surge in ransomware breaches since 2018. Experts predict that the figures will continue to rise due to the increasing number of health I.T. vendors and startups.
Anne Arundel government has made progress in securing systems since cyber incident, officials say – CBS News
Anne Arundel County government officials have reported making progress in securing systems following a cyber incident. Specific details of the incident were not provided, but
