Data Breaches in Healthcare: Why Identity Protection and Data Security are More Important Than Ever 

Our latest report shows a significant rise in healthcare data breaches, posing severe risks to patient privacy and organizational integrity.
Daniel Miller
1 min read
Last updated April 2, 2025
Sensitive Data in Healthcare

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
Learn more by downloading the full healthcare breach report.
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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.  

What should I do now?

Below are three ways you can continue your journey to reduce data risk at your company:

1

Schedule a demo with us to see Varonis in action. We'll personalize the session to your org's data security needs and answer any questions.

2

See a sample of our Data Risk Assessment and learn the risks that could be lingering in your environment. Varonis' DRA is completely free and offers a clear path to automated remediation.

3

Follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, and X (Twitter) for bite-sized insights on all things data security, including DSPM, threat detection, AI security, and more.

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