Security News > 2022 > October > Cyberattacks in healthcare sector more likely to carry financial consequences

Netwrix announced additional findings for the healthcare sector from its global 2022 Cloud Security Report, revealing that 61% of respondents in the healthcare industry suffered a cyberattack on their cloud infrastructure within the last 12 months, compared to 53% for other verticals.

"The healthcare sector is a lucrative target for attackers because the chances of success are higher. The first two years of the pandemic exhausted the industry. With patient health being the main priority for these organizations, IT security resources are often too stretched and are focused on maintaining only the most necessary functions," comments Dirk Schrader, VP of Security Research at Netwrix.

An attack in the healthcare sector is more likely to result in financial consequences.

32% of respondents from other industries report that an attack had no impact on their business, while only 14% of healthcare organizations say the same.

Unplanned expenses to cover security gaps and compliance fines are the most common types of damage that the healthcare sector faces due to a cyberattack.

"Healthcare organizations plan to increase the share of their workload in the cloud from 38% to 54% by the end of 2023. Fast cloud adoption should be accompanied by relevant security measures and special attention to internet-of-things devices and systems; for example, compromise of respirators or IV infusion devices can lead to physical harm to patients," adds Schrader.

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