Healthcare is the industry with the largest increase in lawsuits due to data breaches, accounting for 23% of all cases, according to law firm BakerHostetler. The sector also saw the highest initial ransom demands from hackers, although the average amount paid was much lower. Ransomware attacks are a growing concern, with threats to publish data if third-party negotiators or law enforcement become involved. The firm recommends implementing mitigation measures such as multi-factor authentication and robust backup plans. Failure to meet filing deadlines due to ransomware attacks can result in CMS reimbursement denials for healthcare providers.
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Oi mates, I’ve got some cybersecurity tea to spill today. You know how we always fret about hackers sneaking around, snatching our personal info, right?
