Nearly 30 Million Records Exposed In Data Breaches In 2025
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
In the first half of 2025, healthcare data breaches have compromised nearly 30 million records, highlighting a significant and ongoing risk to healthcare organizations and their business associates. The HHS Office for Civil Rights reported that the trend is heavily driven by hacking incidents, which accounted for nine out of the ten largest breaches, indicating a troubling shift in the cyber threat landscape. A notable breach at Yale New Haven Health System impacted over 5.5 million individuals, but thankfully did not compromise electronic medical records or patient care. This situation underscores the urgent need for healthcare professionals to enhance cybersecurity measures and protect sensitive data against increasingly sophisticated threats.
