Cyberattacks in the healthcare sector are becoming as common as routine checkups - and we need a clearer treatment plan. Last year, 1 in 3 Americans were affected by health care data breaches, and 133 million records were exposed.
First, accountability. While interconnected information technology systems can make our lives easier, dependency on a handful of vendors can create concentration risk that could have significant impacts if something goes wrong.
According to a May survey conducted by the firm Software Advice, roughly 1 in 4 health care computer hacks impacted patient care, underscoring the urgency of addressing cybersecurity risks in healthcare.
Cyberattacks against hospitals doubled in 2023 compared to 2022, highlighting an alarming trend that necessitates proactive measures from both public and private sectors for robust cybersecurity.
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