Healthcare cyberattacks and data breaches affected 137 million individuals in 2024. Cyber-resilience will be key in 2025, with ransomware predicted to be the main cyberattack method. AI will pose threats, but also opportunities, requiring healthcare organisations to enhance cybersecurity tools and training. Legislators are expected to continue to expand privacy and security rules, while AI development will increase the need for data protection. The situation highlights the urgent need for focus on basic cyber hygiene and threat monitoring.

Healthcare Security is Homeland Security: A Discussion with Jonathan Meyer | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Healthcare has become a major target for cyber threats, with potential to compromise national security. In light of this, Jonathan Meyer, ex-General Counsel of Homeland