INTERIM. 98% of health care data breaches caused by…

…hackers. Yes, that’s right 98% of the data breaches in 2015 that occured in health care were initiated by hackers.

That’s an 80% increase over 2014.

What is the intent of the hackers that seek health care information? 

  •  identity theft
  •  leverage the health care data to access medical care
  •  conduct corporate extortion 

AJMC.com | Cyberattack on Hollywood Hospital Part of a Growing Trend