SOAX

SOAX, a UK-based data collection solution company, reported a drastic increase in cyber incidents, highlighting the healthcare sector's vulnerability. In 2023, healthcare experienced 809 data violation cases, a significant rise from 343 in 2022. The surge resulted in 56 million victims, emphasizing the sector's cyber risk, as identified in a study by SOAX. The financial sector also faced increased threats, with both industries storing sensitive data that attract cybercriminals. This trend underscores the urgent need for improved defensive measures against cyberattacks.

Source: https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/cybersecurity/data-breaches/news/55041660/study-cyberattacks-increased-by-136-in-one-year

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/chicago-white-sox

"id": "chi448070624",
"linkid": "chicago-white-sox",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "5/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "7",
"explanation": "Attack that could injure or kill people"

{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Data Collection Solutions',
                        'location': 'UK',
                        'name': 'SOAX',
                        'type': 'Company'},
                       {'customers_affected': 56000000,
                        'industry': 'Healthcare',
                        'type': 'Industry'},
                       {'industry': 'Financial', 'type': 'Industry'}],
 'data_breach': {'type_of_data_compromised': ['Sensitive Data']},
 'description': 'SOAX, a UK-based data collection solution company, reported a '
                'drastic increase in cyber incidents, highlighting the '
                "healthcare sector's vulnerability. In 2023, healthcare "
                'experienced 809 data violation cases, a significant rise from '
                '343 in 2022. The surge resulted in 56 million victims, '
                "emphasizing the sector's cyber risk, as identified in a study "
                'by SOAX. The financial sector also faced increased threats, '
                'with both industries storing sensitive data that attract '
                'cybercriminals. This trend underscores the urgent need for '
                'improved defensive measures against cyberattacks.',
 'impact': {'data_compromised': ['Sensitive Data']},
 'recommendations': ['Improved defensive measures against cyberattacks'],
 'references': [{'source': 'SOAX Study'}],
 'title': 'Increase in Cyber Incidents in Healthcare and Financial Sectors',
 'type': 'Data Violation'}