Becker's Healthcare December 31, 2024
Hackers targeted healthcare organizations with ransom demands ranging from $4,000 to $10 million, according to Comparitech.
In a Dec. 18 report, Comparitech analyzed 654 ransomware incidents targeting healthcare organizations — including hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and care homes — from 2018 to 2024. The findings showed an increase in attacks, with 143 reported in 2023. That year also saw more than 26.2 million patient records affected, contributing to a total of 88.8 million compromised records over the six-year period.
According to the study, here are some of the largest ransom demands on healthcare organizations:
- OrthoVirginia (Richmond, Va.): In...
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