SOAX, a UK-based data collection solution company, experienced a sharp increase in cybersecurity threats, particularly affecting the healthcare and financial services sectors. In 2023, there were 809 data violation cases reported in healthcare, a significant rise from the previous year's 343 cases. This surge has compromised the personal data of 56 million individuals, underscoring the critical nature of the information at risk and highlighting the sectors' appeal to malicious actors. The escalation underscores an urgent need for industries to implement more robust defenses against the evolving tactics of cybercriminals.
"id": "bos540071524",
"linkid": "boston-red-sox",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "5/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"