Healthcare is a growing cyberattack target in the U.S. according to a recent KnowBe4 report. The industry is particularly vulnerable to threats due to the sensitive nature of the data it holds, which includes personal and financial information, as well as medical records.
Cybercriminals target the industry by exposing private medical data and personally identifiable information (PII) on the internet in hopes that healthcare facilities will pay costly ransoms to protect their patients. The exposure of private medical information can have serious consequences for patients, including financial fraud, identity theft and damage to their reputation. Additionally, cyberattacks can disrupt the operations of healthcare facilities, leading to delays in patient care and potentially putting lives at risk.