SOAX’s study reports a significant increase in cyber incidents in 2023, with the healthcare sector experiencing a notable rise to 809 data violations from 343 in the previous year. This has affected 56 million individuals, underscoring the vulnerability of industries that handle sensitive data. The financial implications and damage to reputation are immense, given the nature of the compromised information. The substantial number of victims highlights the potential for serious repercussions, both for the entities and the individuals whose data was exposed.
"id": "bos702071524",
"linkid": "boston-red-sox",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "5/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"