Verizon March 2, 2018

Introducing the 2018 Protected Health Information Data Breach Report

We take it for granted that doctors and medical professionals will have complete access to our health profiles and background, as without this they can’t make a critical diagnosis in a timely manner. However, the very nature of this access, and the vast amount of information held within the healthcare industry, makes it a prime and profitable target for criminals. Knowing which security threats are out there, and what steps to take to proactively prevent security incidents is vital if personal healthcare information is to be kept safe.

We’ve re-examined the data within our Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) series (2016 and 2017) to focus in on the healthcare sector’s unique...

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