Healthcare Innovation November 23, 2025
With a surge in ransomware incidents and identified security weaknesses, healthcare providers face escalating risks
Key Highlights
- Ransomware attacks in healthcare increased by 67 percent in October, highlighting a growing threat to patient data and operational stability.
- Numerous vulnerabilities in medical devices and industrial control systems were identified, posing risks of unauthorized access and device manipulation.
- Many healthcare organizations lack dedicated cybersecurity teams and rely on legacy systems, increasing their susceptibility to cyberattacks.
- The U.S. remains the most targeted country for healthcare ransomware, with threat actors shifting towards extortion over encryption.
- The Sector Mapping and Risk Toolkit offers a strategic approach for healthcare entities to assess and mitigate systemic cybersecurity risks.
October was an alarming month from a...
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