Healthcare breaches double as shadow AI, vendor risks proliferate

The healthcare sector experienced twice as many breaches in 2025 as it did in 2024, but the number of exposed patient records dropped precipitously, according to a new report from Fortified Health Security.

Ransomware attacks and third-party risk are powering the surge in breaches, with many of those intrusions now threatening operations more than data privacy.

“The industry has shifted from major, headline events to a more taxing state of constant disruption,” Fortified said in its report that paints a picture of a healthcare sector that recognizes the risks it faces but isn’t confident in its ability to combat them.

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