Where healthcare ranks for ransomware attacks

Ransomware attackers have been tormenting the healthcare industry. But are these hacks more prevalent than in other sectors?

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These critical industry sectors had the most ransomware attacks in 2023, according to an April 9 analysis by EconoFact:

1. Healthcare and public health: 249

2. Critical manufacturing: 218

3. Government facilities: 156

4. Financial services: 122

5. Food and agriculture: 75

6. Transportation: 44

7. Communications: 32

8. Energy: 30

9. Chemical: 24

10. Water and wastewater: 8

11. Defense industrial base: 2

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