Cybersecurity Dive January 13, 2026
A new report paints a picture of a sector with limited confidence in its defensive capabilities.
Dive Brief:
- The healthcare sector experienced twice as many breaches in 2025 as it did in 2024, but the number of exposed patient records dropped precipitously, according to a new report from Fortified Health Security.
- Ransomware attacks and third-party risk are powering the surge in breaches, with many of those intrusions now threatening operations more than data privacy.
- “The industry has shifted from major, headline events to a more taxing state of constant disruption,” Fortified said in its report.
Dive Insight:
Fortified’s report paints a picture of a healthcare sector that recognizes the risks it faces but isn’t confident in its ability...







