As the cyber security threat landscape grows and develops, cybercriminals are turning their target on healthcare companies. Unfortunately, this industry is becoming increasingly susceptible to these attacks. Simultaneously, ransomware attacks are getting only more destructive, with the FBI finding that healthcare suffered more ransomware attacks in 2022 than any other sector.
So, why is the healthcare industry being specifically targeted? The major appeal lies in the value and sensitivity of health data. Confidential patient information can be sold by hackers quickly - and for a high price. This stolen information can be also be ideal for stealing money from unknowing victims, through tactics like fraudulent billing.
