Ransomware attacks on healthcare businesses increase 30 percent

New research from Comparitech, based on data from its worldwide ransomware tracker, finds a 30 percent rise in ransomware attacks on healthcare businesses in the first nine months of 2025. It recorded 293 ransomware attacks on hospitals, clinics, and other direct care providers -- a similar number to 2024 -- but there were a further 130 attacks on businesses operating within the healthcare sector, such as pharmaceutical/medical manufacturers, medical billing providers, and healthcare tech companies. Rebecca Moody, head of data research at Comparitech, notes that healthcare providers have suffered frequent attacks in recent years and their response may have led… [Continue Reading]