2024 Cyberattacks Expose Identity Flaws, Healthcare Breaches Impact 316K Patients

The year 2024 has seen a surge in cyberattacks, with identity systems emerging as critical vulnerabilities in modern cybersecurity breaches. Major incidents included the MOVEit hack, advanced phishing campaigns, and a ransomware attack on Anna Jaques Hospital, which affected over 316,000 patients. A 2023 data breach at Anna Jaques Hospital also impacted over 310,000 people. The healthcare sector has been particularly impacted, as highlighted by a cyberattack on Change Healthcare, contributing to a record year for health data breaches. Experts have noted that emerging technologies not addressed by HIPAA regulations are exacerbating the challenges in securing sensitive data. Additionally, global IT outages and supply chain attacks have been identified as significant cybersecurity concerns.