Becker's Healthcare December 31, 2024
Ransomware attacks have imposed significant financial burdens on U.S. healthcare providers, with an estimated $21.9 billion lost to downtime alone since 2018, according to Comparitech.com.
In a Dec. 18 report, Comparitech.com 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.
Key findings from the study include:
- Downtime costs: The average...
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