Cybercriminals Flock to Healthcare Businesses as Attacks Surge

Cyberattacks on healthcare businesses, including service providers supporting hospitals, have surged dramatically, nearly doubling in the past year and significantly outpacing attacks on hospitals themselves. This trend is driven by attackers targeting central hubs to access multiple healthcare organizations, and ransomware groups like Qilin are specifically targeting the US healthcare industry. The increased focus on healthcare stems from the sector's critical infrastructure status and the potential for severe consequences, including delays in medical care and increased patient mortality, making hospitals a more attractive target for extortion.