Healthcare organizations are prime targets for cyber attackers due to vast amounts of sensitive data and complex technology systems. Breaches in this sector are notably costly, averaging $9.8 million per incident in 2024. Ransomware attacks have soared, increasing by 128% in 2023 alone. This surge illustrates the serious implications on operations and patient care. Third-party risks significantly compound these vulnerabilities as healthcare relies on numerous vendors for various functions, creating larger attack surfaces that hackers can exploit. Effective cybersecurity strategies are crucial to mitigate these pressing threats.
Ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector rose 128 percent in 2023, with healthcare breaches costing an average of $9.8 million, indicating a dire cybersecurity landscape.
Healthcare organizations face increasing threats from third-party access, with nearly 48 percent of IT security practitioners acknowledging it as a common attack vector.
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