In 2021, around 45 percent of healthcare organizations reported that they had experienced a phishing attack in the previous twelve months, making it by far the most common cyber security incident reported. A further share of 17 percent experienced ransomware attacks, while seven percent saw data breaches or leakage.
Share of significant cyber security incidents experienced in healthcare organizations in the United States in 2021
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