The health sector is facing a rising wave of cyber threats. In 2025, ransomware attacks were the most common and harmful. There were 455 such attacks worldwide. Groups like Qilin, INC Ransom, and SAFEPAY were the most active.

These attacks are not just about money. They can disrupt operations and put patient care at risk. The consequences can be severe. This is why cyber threats are now seen as life-saving business continuity crises.

But ransomware is not the only threat. Cybercriminals are also targeting third-party suppliers. This means even organizations with strong security can be vulnerable. A weak link in the supply chain can be enough to cause a breach.

New tactics are also emerging. These include QR code phishing, or "quishing, " and social engineering techniques like ClickFix and FileFix. These methods exploit human behavior. They can bypass traditional security measures.

A survey of health executives and cybersecurity professionals supports these findings. They ranked ransomware, phishing, third-party compromise, and software flaws as top risks. They also expressed concern about AI-enabled tactics in 2026.

The health sector is a prime target. It's not because it's the easiest. It's because the consequences of disruption are so severe.


    # The Rising Wave of Cyber Threats in the Health Sector

    ## **2025: A Year of Ransomware Dominance**
    - **455 ransomware attacks** worldwide
    - **Top active groups**: Qilin, INC Ransom, SAFEPAY

    ## **Beyond Financial Gains**
    - **Disruption of operations**
    - **Risk to patient care**
    - **Life-saving business continuity crises**

    ## **Emerging Threats**
    - **Third-party supplier targeting**
    - **QR code phishing ("quishing")**
    - **Social engineering techniques**: ClickFix, FileFix

    ## **Survey Insights**
    - **Top risks**:
      - Ransomware
      - Phishing
      - Third-party compromise
      - Software flaws
    - **Concern about AI-enabled tactics in 2026**

    ## **Why the Health Sector?**
    - **Severe consequences of disruption**
    - **Not the easiest target, but the most impactful**

    

Cyber Threats: A Growing Risk to Health Organizations

2025: A Year of Ransomware Dominance

Beyond Financial Gains

Emerging Threats

Survey Insights

Why the Health Sector?

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