Ransomware attacks have imposed enormous financial burdens on the healthcare sector, largely due to operational downtime. In the U.S. alone, 654 ransomware incidents were reported against healthcare providers from 2018 through 2023, compromising nearly 89 million patient records and causing extensive disruptions.

…The economic impact extends beyond initial attack costs, rippling through clinical operations and hospital finances long after system restoration efforts begin. As a result, ransomware poses a financially catastrophic threat to healthcare organizations, requiring proactive investment in prevention, response, and resilience.