For many years, credit card companies and large brands were the main targets of hackers. However, this is changing. Though they are still being targeted, there has been a rise in the number of cyber attacks that are concentrating on health organizations. The number of cybersecurity breaches within health organizations has only started to rise recently, but it is doing so at an alarming rate.
Cyber attacks on Health Organizations is on the Rise
According to recent data, health organizations and medical companies accounted for around 23% of all cybersecurity breaches in 2017. Of these breaches, a large number revealed PHI and PPI of over five million people around the world. Not only does this mean that sensitive personal information has been accessed by those it shouldn’t but it also shows that cyber attacks are becoming more serious.
The focus on health organizations is all down to hackers wanting to make a profit. Though hackers can make a lucrative earning from stealing data from credit card companies, more can be earned from stealing and then selling on medical records. This is why health organizations and medical companies need to focus on cybersecurity and keeping their data safe, now more than ever. At the moment, around half of all health organizations have a plan in place to respond to a cyber attack. At TH2 Technologies, we know this has to change.
Health organizations and medical companies without a high level of cybersecurity in place are at risk of hacking, data breaches and stolen data. This presents a number of problems such as personal patient information being sold, sensitive data being viewed by those it shouldn’t and lost medical records. Not to mention it puts the organization in a very vulnerable position. After all, who is going to trust an organization that has previously suffered a serious cyber attack?
At TH2 Technologies, we’re on hand to help. With a great understanding of cybersecurity for the medical industry, we can help you to stay safe and secure at all times. Get in touch today to find out more.