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Ransomware Surge Hits U.S. Healthcare, Affects 245,000 Lives

4/23/2025

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Ransomware attacks wreaked havoc on the U.S. healthcare sector in early 2025, impacting over 245,000 lives. Notable breaches at Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, DaVita, and Bell Ambulance contributed to a staggering 26% rise in data breaches, with 91.3 million victims, largely due to PowerSchool's breach. Cyberattacks continue to dominate as the primary threat to data security.

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Ransomware attacks wreaked havoc on the U.S. healthcare sector in early 2025, impacting over 245,000 lives. Notable breaches at Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, DaVita, and Bell Ambulance contributed to a staggering 26% rise in data breaches, with 91.3 million victims, largely due to PowerSchool's breach. Cyberattacks continue to dominate as the primary threat to data security.