With the increasing frequency of data breaches, it has become imperative to understand the evolving threat landscape and develop robust security measures.
Our latest report, "The Rising Threat of Data Breaches in Healthcare," delves into the alarming trends and offers insights into how healthcare organizations can safeguard their sensitive data.
Key findings: A dose of reality
Some of the key findings from our research into the latest healthcare breaches include:
- This year alone, healthcare data breaches have affected almost 200,000 people, with nursing home chains impacting 70,000 residents across multiple facilities
- In January 2025, healthcare organizations in twenty-one states reported being affected by cyber-attacks, involving over 1.4 million individuals
- The largest breach in 2024 impacted 190 million patient records, starting with one compromised account that did not have MFA required
- Healthcare consolidation is on the rise, increasing the blast radius for victim organizations and leading to legal, financial, and security risks
- With 57% of cyberattacks starting with compromised identities, integrated identity and data security measures are crucial
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Don’t wait for a breach to occur.
The healthcare sector's reliance on digital systems and the increasing frequency of data breaches underscores the urgent need for a new approach to data security.
By adopting integrated identity and data security measures, healthcare organizations can protect sensitive patient information, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the trust of their patients and partners.
Learn more about Varonis for Healthcare and download the full report today.
