2025 Sees Doubled Healthcare Data Breaches but Fewer Exposed Patient Records

In 2025, the frequency of data breaches in the healthcare sector more than doubled, yet the number of exposed patient records significantly decreased according to a report by Fortified Health Security. The industry is experiencing more frequent cyber incidents with smaller data footprints, primarily driven by ransomware attacks, identity compromises, and third-party vulnerabilities. This shift indicates a change in the landscape of healthcare data breaches.