Ransomware payments saw their biggest ever drop in H2 2024, according to Chainalysis. The level of payments varied significantly year to year, with 2022 seeing a marked decrease to $655m compared to $1.07bn in 2021 and nearly $1bn in 2020. In 2023, payments surged back to $1.25bn. Researchers warned reliable figures are challenging due to factors including attackers inflating figures, victims not coming forward, and the stigma around ransomware.
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Improving the patient experience can pay dividends you may not expect
Healthcare organizations must understand patient needs and engagement drivers. Ed Mitchell will discuss enhancing pediatric patient education at HIMSS25, emphasizing the use of the Xealth