The report from Black Kite highlights the increasing targeting of the healthcare sector by ransomware groups, which has become the third-most targeted after manufacturing and professional services. Specific areas, such as physician's offices (25%) and general medical hospitals (22%), are particularly vulnerable. Incidents like the Change Healthcare breach have transformed the landscape, prompting a shift to affiliate-dominated models. Everest and Monti are the most active in targeting healthcare, reflecting a troubling trend where both small and large organizations face risks due to varied resource levels.
The healthcare sector becomes increasingly vulnerable to ransomware, indicating a shift in criminal focus towards organizations with varied resource levels.
Small healthcare entities attract threats due to limited defenses, while larger organizations are targeted for their capacity to meet hefty ransom demands.
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