Healthcare Cyberattacks Surge in 2024, Exposing Industry Vulnerabilities
Healthcare Dive
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Contributed by: Bill Russell
Summary
In 2024, the healthcare sector faced a marked rise in cyberattacks and data breaches, exemplified by significant incidents like the ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, which disrupted payment processes affecting around 100 million Americans and triggered federal security investigations. Similarly, Ascension, a major nonprofit health system, experienced operational paralysis due to another ransomware attack, resulting in a $1.1 billion net loss. Cyber threats were not limited to large organizations; smaller healthcare facilities also suffered breaches. These events prompted calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures within the industry.
