In a world of crime, expect no mercy. Cybercrime goes hard after its goal, which is most often financial gain. Hackers choose their victims accordingly, where they are most likely to succeed and where the most valuable data is located. It is therefore not surprising that the third most common target of cyber attacks is healthcare. According to data from Check Point Research (CPR), from January – September 2024, the global weekly average number of attacks per organization within the healthcare industry was 2,018, representing a 32% increase, compared to the same period last year. Around the world, healthcare organisations […]
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