The year 2016 saw a 63 percent hike in major healthcare cyberattacks but a recent report says U.S. hospitals lack the technologies and practices to protect themselves, according to an article on the Dark Reading website.
Ninety-three major cyberattacks hit healthcare organizations this year, up from 57 in 2015, by TrapX Labs research said.
Ransomware attacks on large and mid-sized healthcare organizations have also become more diverse, the article said.
Experts anticipate cyberattacks targeting the industry will continue to set records, as most hospitals are unaware of breaches and will remain vulnerable to advanced attacks via medical devices.
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