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Verizon DBIR: Healthcare Fends Off Increased Social Engineering Attacks
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Summary
The Verizon 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) reveals a significant increase in social engineering attacks targeting the healthcare sector, driven by the adoption of generative AI. While ransomware and vendor breaches remain persistent threats, the rise of AI-powered social engineering tactics, particularly pretexting, has become a top concern, accounting for 81% of breaches. Improved reporting quality may also contribute to the increased visibility of these attacks.
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