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Threat Landscape Report: Understanding Cyber Threats in Health Care and Social Assistance

Between October 1st, 2023, and September 30th, 2024, the health care and social assistance (HSA) sector saw a surge in cyber threats. In this period, HSA organizations experienced a 40% increase in ransomware attacks, with 442 organizations listed on ransomware data-leak websites. This is likely driven by the sector’s high volumes of sensitive data and the perceived higher likelihood of ransom payments, making the health care sector an attractive target for cybercriminals.

Our in-depth report provides a comprehensive analysis of the threats faced by the health care sector, including phishing, offering insights into the tactics threat actors are using and key threats that health care organizations should monitor closely.

In This Report, You'll Uncover:

  • Initial Access Techniques: Discover the increasingly complex methods that threat actors employ to breach health care organizations, including spearphishing and other social engineering tactics.
  • Dark Web Intelligence: Get a look inside cybercriminal forums to see how they’re discussing the prospect of targeting health care organizations.
  • Focused Threat Forecast: Explore current and emerging cyber threats, from hacktivism to infostealers, and learn how to effectively mitigate these risks.

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