A recent report by Claroty revealed that about 90% of healthcare organizations are vulnerable to internet-based attacks, particularly ransomware. The study analyzed over 350 organizations and found that 78% reported ransomware payments exceeding $500,000. Ty Greenhalgh from Claroty emphasized that these attacks result in not just major financial burdens but also disruptions in patient care, which can lead to postponed treatments and decreased revenue. The total cost of such breaches can escalate due to various factors, including regulatory fines and extensive patient notification duties, potentially impacting millions.
About 90% of healthcare organizations are insecurely connected to the internet and running systems vulnerable to exploitation by ransomware gangs, according to research released this week by cybersecurity firm Claroty.
Healthcare cybersecurity incidents are often egregiously expensive because they create a wide range of costs - chief among them being the inability to provide patient care, noted Ty Greenhalgh, industry principal of healthcare at Claroty.
For example, at $0.15 per letter, a breach affecting 2 million patients results in a $300,000 cost just for mailing notifications.
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