Nonprofit healthcare operator Ascension fell victim to a ransomware attack in May 2024, leading to disrupted operations across its 140 hospitals and senior living providers. This incident, on the back of a similar attack on Change Healthcare earlier in the year, sparked discussions about the vulnerability of the healthcare sector to cyber threats. Some identified consolidation within the healthcare sector as a contributing risk factor, and highlighted the importance of investing in small providers to bolster cybersecurity. Policymakers are advocating a national cybersecurity strategy across the healthcare sector.
The biggest data breaches in 2024: 1B stolen records and rising
In 2024, significant data breaches impacted various sectors, surpassing one billion stolen records. AT&T’s data leak exposed 73 million customer accounts, while the Change Healthcare
