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“ First , the information they have stored on patients is extremely valuable and can be used for identity and insurance fraud . The second is their core mission , and the high visibility of that mission — the health and safety of people — leads bad actors to believe the healthcare sector is more willing to pay a ransom when lives could be at risk .”
The coming year will see such risks amplified due to the industry ’ s reputation . “ In 2020 , the healthcare sector will witness an increased number of sophisticated attacks ,” Brown says . “ These will be targeted and wellcoordinated ; the bad guys will focus on attacking the overall environment , not just individuals . The healthcare sector has shown in the past that they will pay , which makes them a bigger target .”
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