Healthcare Cybersecurity Crisis: One in Three Americans Affected by Data Breaches, Ransomware Attacks Up 74%, 500,000 Jobs Unfilled

Recent reports highlight a growing cybersecurity crisis in the healthcare sector, with one in three Americans affected by data breaches last year. Ransomware attacks surged by 74%, exacerbating the situation. Approximately 500,000 cybersecurity positions remain unfilled, prompting calls for urgent action from incoming government leaders. Research indicates that cybersecurity threats are escalating for healthcare organizations, with Chinese-backed cyber-espionage campaigns further complicating the landscape. Former CISA head Jen Easterly has emphasized the need for her agency's survival amid these challenges, while concerns mount over the impact of budget cuts proposed by the Trump administration on U.S. security.