Security News > 2018 > May > 1 in 10 healthcare organizations paid a ransom within the last year

More than one in three healthcare organizations have suffered a cyberattack within the last year, while almost one in 10 have paid a ransom or extortion fee, according to Imperva. Healthcare data is extremely valuable on the dark web as it contains highly sensitive data, both financial and protected health information. As a result, healthcare organizations are increasingly attractive to attackers. Additionally, with the introduction of web-based healthcare portals and remote patient mobile technology, managing … More → The post 1 in 10 healthcare organizations paid a ransom within the last year appeared first on Help Net Security.

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