The study reveals that 92% of healthcare organizations have been targeted by cyberattacks in the past year, up from 88% last year. The findings recommend healthcare firms to focus on insider threats, enhance cyber awareness training, and secure mobile applications and devices. The study, conducted by the Ponemon Institute, surveyed 648 IT practitioners within the healthcare sector
The attacks, averaging at 40 per organization, are becoming more human-centric to exploit vulnerabilities in the network. Criminal organizations are increasingly focused on gaining access to credentials, enabling them to compromise network infrastructure and access valuable assets like patient data. The report also highlights trends involving supply chains, mobile apps, cloud environments, and business email compromise, shedding light on the direct impact of cyberattacks on patient care and the rising trend of ransom payouts within healthcare. The top cybersecurity action items recommended include addressing insider threats, improving cyber training, and securing mobile devices and applications to mitigate cyber risks within healthcare organizations. ```https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/interviews/study-92-healthcare-firms-hit-by-cyberattacks-this-year-i-5419