Security News > 2023 > October > Cyberattacks on healthcare organizations affect patient care

The average total cost of a cyberattack experienced by healthcare organizations was $4.99 million, a 13% increase from the previous year.

Among the organizations that suffered the four most common types of attacks-cloud compromise, ransomware, supply chain, and BEC - an average of 66% reported disruption to patient care.

These numbers reflect last year's findings, indicating that healthcare organizations have made little progress in mitigating the risks of cyberattacks on patient safety and wellbeing.

Despite the prevalence of disruptions to patient care from supply chain attacks, only 45% of organizations have documented steps to respond to them.

"While the healthcare sector remains highly vulnerable to cyberattacks, I'm encouraged that industry executives understand how a cyber event can adversely impact patient care. I'm also more optimistic that significant progress can be made to protect patients from the physical harm that such attacks may cause," said Ryan Witt, chair, Healthcare Customer Advisory Board at Proofpoint.

"Our survey shows that healthcare organizations are already aware of the cyber risks they face. Now they must work together with their industry peers and embrace governmental support to build a stronger cybersecurity posture-and consequently, deliver the best patient care possible."

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