Health IT Security January 5, 2021
Reports show a 45 percent spike in attacks against healthcare providers since November, as the sector accounted for 79 percent of all reported data breaches in 2020.
Cyberattacks against healthcare entities rose 45 percent since November, while the sector continues to be the most impacted overall and accounted for 79 percent of all reported data breaches during the first 10 months of 2020, according to reports from Check Point and Fortified Health Security.
Check Point’s research provides a much needed look at the biggest threats currently facing the sector. Shortly after the federal agency alert on the imminent ransomware threat facing healthcare providers, researchers observed a 45 percent increase in attacks—more than double the amount seen in other industries.
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