Healthcare Innovation January 19, 2026
A new report by Fortified Health Security highlights a significant shift in healthcare cybersecurity, with increased frequency of smaller breaches
Key Highlights
- Healthcare saw a 112 percent increase in breach counts in 2025, with smaller data impacts but more frequent incidents.
- Hacking, ransomware, and third-party vulnerabilities remain the primary drivers of cyber events in the sector.
- Email-based breaches more than doubled, highlighting the need for stronger email security measures.
- Only 6 percent of healthcare organizations are very confident in their ability to handle cyber incidents, indicating a significant preparedness gap.
- Shadow AI presents a new risk, as unauthorized AI use can lead to unmonitored data exfiltration, requiring effective AI governance strategies.
Healthcare cybersecurity has entered a new phase,...
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