Persistent Cyberattacks Put Hospitals’ Finances at Risk

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According to a study conducted by Fitch Ratings, a historical increase in the number and intensity of cyberattacks on hospitals over the last 18 months will result in substantial income and expense challenges for non-profit hospitals and healthcare systems, according to Fierce Healthcare. 

Healthcare is a targeted environment because of the vast amount of sensitive data maintained by organizations for the purposes of patient care and operations. The prevalence of cybercrime surged during the pandemic, as threat actors took advantage of the situation and created widespread disruption in the healthcare industry at a time when there was an urgent need for patient care.  

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