There were fewer total healthcare data breaches reported in the first six months of 2023 than in the back half of 2022, however, the scale of individual breaches has gotten bigger, according to a recent report from cybersecurity firm Critical Insight.
This year, 40 million people have been impacted by healthcare data breaches — the highest number the consultancy firm has observed since it began collecting data on breaches. The surge in breach size is partially attributable to hackers targeting healthcare providers’ business associates, the report found.
Data breaches have vexed the industry, impacting 385 million patient records between 2010 and 2022. The report noted healthcare leaders must “remain vigilant” in the face of evolving threats and prioritize preparation, detection and effective incident response, Healthcare Dive reports. Read more.
