In the first half of 2022, there were 2.8 billion worldwide malware attacks [1] and 236.1 million ransomware attacks [2]. By year-end 2022, it was expected that six billion phishing attacks [3] will have been launched [4]. As we move into 2023, cybersecurity continues to top the list of CIO concerns [5]. This comes as no surprise.
Cybercriminals have engaged in cyberattacks against healthcare organizations for years, and ransomware continues to be relevant despite efforts to combat it. Data breaches remain a common issue, and companies remain vulnerable. Threats are evolving and becoming more sophisticated and effective, with attack vectors increasingly used. Managed service providers, supply chains, and open source software are among those being compromised. And while Governments are increasingly aggressive in fighting back, healthcare organizations have as big a role as ever in defending themselves [6].