Healthcare Breaches Double In 2025, Highlighting Critical Security Gaps
Cybersecurity Dive
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
In 2025, the healthcare sector experienced a troubling increase in security breaches, doubling the figures from the previous year, primarily due to ransomware attacks and third-party risks that are jeopardizing operational stability. Notably, while the number of exposed patient records decreased, the industry remains plagued by low confidence in vendor risk assessments and incident response capabilities. A report from Fortified Health Security underscores the urgent need for healthcare organizations to develop robust cybersecurity programs that accommodate high employee turnover, ensuring the preservation of essential knowledge and consistent incident management. This highlights a critical gap in healthcare technology that must be addressed to enhance resilience against evolving cyber threats.
