Ransomware continues to impact the healthcare industry in the U.S., with organizations paying out more than ever before. Though the overall average ransom payment amount for 2020 was $794,620 — up from the 2019 average of $303,539 — the average ransom paid by healthcare organizations last year was $910,335. That’s more than the average across all industries, according to a report from BakerHostetler.
In 2020, the healthcare industry was the target of 20 percent of data security incidents identified by the report.
One of the most significant incidents in the sector last year was an attack on a…
In 2020, the healthcare industry was the target of 20 percent of data security incidents identified by the report.
One of the most significant incidents in the sector last year was an attack on a…
