Ransomware attacks on the healthcare industry are continuing to rise, with 550 attacks recorded in 2024 — a 21% increase from 454 in 2023, according to an April 28 report from global cybersecurity firm NCC Group.
The company surveyed 402 healthcare organizations for its latest findings.
Here are four key takeaways from the report:
- Ransomware groups RansomHub and LockBit 3.0 were identified as the top groups targeting healthcare organizations this year.
- Only 40% of healthcare organizations provide cybersecurity awareness training for non-IT staff.
- Sixty-seven percent of respondents said they were victims of a ransomware attack in 2024; among them, 53% reported paying a ransom.
- Phishing attacks on healthcare organizations increased 45% in the first half of 2024.
