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Skip to content Guardz MDR with Unmatched Value for MSPs Learn More Unified MDR with Embedded Delivering Unmatched Value to MSPs Learn More Dont Miss Out! Get a FREE Cyber Risk Prospecting Report Now Dont Miss Out! Get a FREE Cyber Risk Prospecting Report Now Meet the Guardz Team at IT Nation Connect 2023 | November 8-10 | Orlando, Florida Guardz MDR with Unmatched Value for MSPs Learn More Unified MDR with Embedded Delivering Unmatched Value to MSPs Learn More How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks in Healthcare April 14, 2025 Ransomware attacks on hospitals and healthcare organizations have surged in recent years. In 2023, the healthcare industry suffered more ransomware attacks than any other sector, according to the FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center . Overall, ransomware attacks on healthcare providers rose by 278% from 2018 to 2023 , illustrating the need for comprehensive cybersecurity measures to protect against ransomware. This ransomware can have devastating consequences for healthcare providers, disrupting critical services, exposing sensitive patient data, and incurring significant financial costs, all of which will be discussed today. Keep reading our guide on how to prevent ransomware attacks in healthcare to better understand the state of cybersecurity and ransomware in healthcare and what can be done to prevent these threats from disrupting operations. Key Takeaways Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have surged, with a 278% increase from 2018 to 2023, making cybersecurity a top priority. Attackers target healthcare due to valuable patient data, outdated infrastructure, and the urgency of medical services. Effective ransomware prevention includes regular backups using the 3-2-1 strategy and system recovery testing. Employee training on phishing recognition and secure data handling significantly reduces the risk of human error leading to ransomware infections. Network segmentation and multi-factor authentication help prevent ransomware...

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