According to technology research provider Omdia, the healthcare sector suffered 241 cyberattacks during the first nine months of 2023. That’s over 100 more than the government (147) and almost three times more than software, hardware, and IT services (91). The data comes from publicly disclosed cybersecurity breaches, so some figures could be even higher.
Hacking was the most common type of cyber breach on the healthcare sector, followed by chain attacks, phishing, and ransomware. That last one is a particularly insidious form of malware as it can shut down vital services.
