Threat Intelligence
Essential Reading
Ransomware Attacks on NHS and Healthcare
Healthcare is the most targeted sector for ransomware globally — NHS trusts faced over 200 confirmed ransomware incidents between 2020 and 2024.
Phishing Attacks Targeting Healthcare Staff
90% of cyberattacks on healthcare begin with a phishing email — clinical staff are three times more likely to click a malicious link than the average office worker.
Further Reading
Medical Device Cybersecurity
Over 500,000 connected medical devices operate on NHS networks — the majority run software that cannot be updated and communicates on legacy protocols.
Supply Chain Attacks on Healthcare
62% of healthcare data breaches involve a third-party vendor — making supply chain security one of the highest-priority risk areas for NHS organisations.
Insider Threats in Healthcare
Insider threats account for 35% of healthcare data breaches — and the majority of insider incidents are never reported to the ICO or affected patients.