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.
Dispersed responsibility, lack of asset inventory is causing gaps in medical device cybersecurity
Witnesses at a House hearing on medical device cybersecurity highlighted the need for better tracking of devices and their vulnerability to cyber threats. They noted
