2025 Sees Doubled Healthcare Data Breaches but Fewer Exposed Patient Records
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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.