According to Steve Stone, president of Rubrik’s Zero Labs, ransomware is one of the levers changing how enterprises think about risk. Zero Labs’ latest analysis shows that healthcare firms are more likely to lose 20% of their sensitive data after a ransomware attack.
This blog post will explore why healthcare organizations are at risk and discuss strategies to mitigate these threats.
1. Data Sensitivity and Volume
Healthcare organizations handle vast amounts of sensitive data, including patient records, medical histories, and financial information. This data is a goldmine for cybercriminals seeking economic gain. According to recent reports, healthcare data breaches cost organizations an average of $7.13 million per incident. The sheer volume of sensitive data makes healthcare an attractive target.
2. Architectural Similarities
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