Healthcare and cyber security in the U.S. - Statistics & Facts
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- Largest healthcare data breach in the U.S.
- 78.8m affected individuals
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Biggest healthcare data breaches to date in the U.S. as of 2023
- Average cost of a healthcare data breach
- 10.93m USD
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Average total cost per data breach worldwide 2020-2023, by industry
- Most common type of cyber crime in healthcare
- Phishing
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Cyber security incidents experienced in healthcare organizations in the U.S. 2021
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Overview
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- Premium Statistic Cybersecurity market revenues worldwide 2020-2030
- Premium Statistic Global cybersecurity spending 2017-2022
- Basic Statistic Cyber crime: number of compromises and impacted individuals in U.S. 2005-2022
- Basic Statistic Cyber attacks: most-targeted industries 2021-2022
- Basic Statistic Data breaches worldwide 2021-2022, by target industry and organization size
Overview
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Cybersecurity market revenues worldwide 2020-2030
Cybersecurity market revenues worldwide 2020-2030
Size of the cybersecurity market worldwide from 2020 to 2030 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Global cybersecurity spending 2017-2022
Global cybersecurity spending 2017-2022
Spending on cybersecurity worldwide from 2017 to 2022 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Cyber crime: number of compromises and impacted individuals in U.S. 2005-2022
Cyber crime: number of compromises and impacted individuals in U.S. 2005-2022
Annual number of data compromises and individuals impacted in the United States from 2005 to 2022
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Cyber attacks: most-targeted industries 2021-2022
Cyber attacks: most-targeted industries 2021-2022
Global industry sectors most targeted by basic web application attacks from November 2021 to October 2022
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Data breaches worldwide 2021-2022, by target industry and organization size
Data breaches worldwide 2021-2022, by target industry and organization size
Global number of data breaches with confirmed data loss from November 2021 to October 2022, by target industry and organization size
Data breaches
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- Basic Statistic Number of large-scale data breaches in the U.S. healthcare industry 2009-2022
- Premium Statistic Biggest healthcare data breaches to date in the U.S. as of 2023
- Premium Statistic Biggest healthcare data breaches in the U.S. in 2022
- Premium Statistic Number of entities involved in U.S. healthcare data breaches 2009-2020
- Premium Statistic Number of U.S. residents affected by health data breaches 2009-2021
- Basic Statistic Individuals affected by healthcare data breaches in the U.S. 2014-2020, by type
- Basic Statistic Healthcare data breaches in the U.S. from 2014-2020, by breach type
- Basic Statistic Sources of breached healthcare data in the U.S. 2022
- Basic Statistic U.S. health data breach investigations by date of reported breach 2020
Data breaches
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Number of large-scale data breaches in the U.S. healthcare industry 2009-2022
Number of large-scale data breaches in the U.S. healthcare industry 2009-2022
Number of healthcare data breaches involving the loss of 500 or more records in the United States from 2009 to 2022
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Biggest healthcare data breaches to date in the U.S. as of 2023
Biggest healthcare data breaches to date in the U.S. as of 2023
Largest healthcare data breaches to date in the United States as of May 2023, by number of affected individuals (in millions)
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Biggest healthcare data breaches in the U.S. in 2022
Biggest healthcare data breaches in the U.S. in 2022
Largest healthcare data breaches in the United States in 2022, by number of affected individuals (in millions)
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Number of entities involved in U.S. healthcare data breaches 2009-2020
Number of entities involved in U.S. healthcare data breaches 2009-2020
Number of entities involved in U.S. healthcare data breaches from 2009 to 2020
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Number of U.S. residents affected by health data breaches 2009-2021
Number of U.S. residents affected by health data breaches 2009-2021
Number of U.S. residents affected by health data breaches from 2009 to 2021 (in millions)
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Individuals affected by healthcare data breaches in the U.S. 2014-2020, by type
Individuals affected by healthcare data breaches in the U.S. 2014-2020, by type
Number of individuals affected by healthcare data breaches in the United States from 2014 to 2020, by breach type
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Healthcare data breaches in the U.S. from 2014-2020, by breach type
Healthcare data breaches in the U.S. from 2014-2020, by breach type
Number of healthcare data breaches in the U.S. from 2014 to 2020, by breach type
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Sources of breached healthcare data in the U.S. 2022
Sources of breached healthcare data in the U.S. 2022
Location of breached healthcare data in the United States in 2022
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U.S. health data breach investigations by date of reported breach 2020
U.S. health data breach investigations by date of reported breach 2020
Percentage of U.S. health data breach investigations that were still ongoing by date of reported breach as of 2020
Cost of a data breach
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- Premium Statistic Average total cost per data breach worldwide 2014-2023
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- Premium Statistic Average total cost per data breach worldwide 2020-2023, by industry
- Basic Statistic Average cost per data breach in the United States 2006-2023
- Premium Statistic Global cost per breached data record 2014-2023
Cost of a data breach
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Average total cost per data breach worldwide 2014-2023
Average cost of a data breach worldwide from 2014 to 2023 (in million U.S. dollars)
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Average total cost per data breach worldwide 2023, by country or region
Average total cost per data breach worldwide 2023, by country or region
Average cost of a data breach worldwide from March 2022 to March 2023, by country or region (in million U.S. dollars)
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Average total cost per data breach worldwide 2020-2023, by industry
Average total cost per data breach worldwide 2020-2023, by industry
Average cost of a data breach worldwide from May 2020 to March 2023, by industry (in million U.S. dollars)
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Average cost per data breach in the United States 2006-2023
Average cost per data breach in the United States 2006-2023
Average cost of a data breach in the United States from 2006 to 2023 (in million U.S. dollars)
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Global cost per breached data record 2014-2023
Global cost per breached data record 2014-2023
Cost per leaked record in data breaches worldwide from 2014 to 2023 (in U.S. dollars)
Hacking and cyber attacks
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- Basic Statistic Global most targeted industries by malware 2021-2022
- Basic Statistic Cyber security incidents experienced in healthcare organizations in the U.S. 2021
- Basic Statistic Ransomware attacks on U.S. healthcare organizations 2020, by state
- Basic Statistic Length of impact after a ransomware attack worldwide Q1 2020- Q2 2022
- Premium Statistic U.S. health data breaches caused by hacking 2014-2021
- Basic Statistic Threat actors for cyber security incidents in U.S. healthcare organizations 2019-2020
- Basic Statistic Leading cause of ransomware infection 2020
- Premium Statistic Employee interaction with malicious emails 2021
- Premium Statistic Targets of cyber security incidents in healthcare organizations in the U.S. 2021
- Premium Statistic Impact of cyber security incidents in healthcare organizations in the U.S. 2021
- Premium Statistic Patient safety issues due to cyber security incidents in healthcare in the U.S. 2021
Hacking and cyber attacks
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Global most targeted industries by malware 2021-2022
Global most targeted industries by malware 2021-2022
Worldwide industry sectors most targeted by malware attacks from November 2021 to October 2022
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Cyber security incidents experienced in healthcare organizations in the U.S. 2021
Cyber security incidents experienced in healthcare organizations in the U.S. 2021
Share of significant cyber security incidents experienced in healthcare organizations in the United States in 2021
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Ransomware attacks on U.S. healthcare organizations 2020, by state
Ransomware attacks on U.S. healthcare organizations 2020, by state
Number of ransomware attacks on U.S. healthcare organizations in 2020, by state
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Length of impact after a ransomware attack worldwide Q1 2020- Q2 2022
Length of impact after a ransomware attack worldwide Q1 2020- Q2 2022
Average duration of downtime after a ransomware attack at organizations worldwide from 1st quarter 2020 to 2nd quarter 2022
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U.S. health data breaches caused by hacking 2014-2021
U.S. health data breaches caused by hacking 2014-2021
Percentage of U.S. healthcare data breaches caused by hacking from 2014 to 2021
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Threat actors for cyber security incidents in U.S. healthcare organizations 2019-2020
Threat actors for cyber security incidents in U.S. healthcare organizations 2019-2020
Common threat actors responsible for significant cyber security incidents in U.S. healthcare organizations in 2019 and 2020
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Leading cause of ransomware infection 2020
Leading cause of ransomware infection 2020
Most common delivery methods and cybersecurity vulnerabilities causing ransomware infections according to MSPs worldwide as of 2020
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Employee interaction with malicious emails 2021
Employee interaction with malicious emails 2021
How employees interact with malicious emails 2021
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Targets of cyber security incidents in healthcare organizations in the U.S. 2021
Targets of cyber security incidents in healthcare organizations in the U.S. 2021
Share of targets of significant cyber security incidents experienced in U.S. healthcare organizations in 2021
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Impact of cyber security incidents in healthcare organizations in the U.S. 2021
Impact of cyber security incidents in healthcare organizations in the U.S. 2021
Impact of significant cyber security incidents experienced in U.S. healthcare organizations in 2021
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Patient safety issues due to cyber security incidents in healthcare in the U.S. 2021
Patient safety issues due to cyber security incidents in healthcare in the U.S. 2021
Patient safety issues as a result of significant cyber security incidents experienced in U.S. healthcare organizations in 2021
IT perspective and prevention
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- Premium Statistic Leading IT security threats according to cyber security professionals 2022
- Premium Statistic Common IT vulnerabilities and exposures worldwide 2009-2023
- Premium Statistic Global cybersecurity technology growth rate forecast 2021, by technology
- Basic Statistic Components of cyber security risk assessments in healthcare organizations U.S. 2020
- Premium Statistic Change in cyber security budget in U.S. healthcare organizations 2020-2021
- Basic Statistic Cyber security budget share of IT budget in healthcare organizations U.S. 2021
IT perspective and prevention
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Leading IT security threats according to cyber security professionals 2022
Leading IT security threats according to cyber security professionals 2022
Most concerning types of cyber threats according to IT security decision makers worldwide as of November 2022
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Common IT vulnerabilities and exposures worldwide 2009-2023
Common IT vulnerabilities and exposures worldwide 2009-2023
Number of common IT security vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) worldwide from 2009 to 2023 YTD
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Global cybersecurity technology growth rate forecast 2021, by technology
Global cybersecurity technology growth rate forecast 2021, by technology
Expected growth rate of cybersecurity technologies worldwide in 2021, by technology
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Components of cyber security risk assessments in healthcare organizations U.S. 2020
Components of cyber security risk assessments in healthcare organizations U.S. 2020
Share of components of cyber security risk assessments in U.S. healthcare organizations as of 2020
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Change in cyber security budget in U.S. healthcare organizations 2020-2021
Change in cyber security budget in U.S. healthcare organizations 2020-2021
Percentage change in the cyber security budget allocation in U.S. healthcare organizations from 2020 to 2021
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Cyber security budget share of IT budget in healthcare organizations U.S. 2021
Cyber security budget share of IT budget in healthcare organizations U.S. 2021
Share of cyber security budget out of current IT budget in U.S. healthcare organizations as of 2021
Digital health and privacy concerns
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- Premium Statistic Share of virtual training types offered to healthcare staff in the U.S. in 2020
- Premium Statistic Young health professionals' views on digital health technologies 2020
- Premium Statistic Concerns among older adults about telehealth health visits in the U.S. in 2020
- Premium Statistic Opinions on telehealth compared to in-person visits in the U.S. in 2020
- Premium Statistic Ethical concerns around AI in healthcare in the U.S. in 2021
- Basic Statistic Share of vulnerable files at U.S. healthcare organizations 2021
- Premium Statistic Share of adults who want more control over their personal data U.S. 2021
- Premium Statistic Patients willingness to share health data for benefits in the U.S. in 2021
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Share of virtual training types offered to healthcare staff in the U.S. in 2020
Share of virtual training types offered to healthcare staff in the U.S. in 2020
Which of the following trainings are offered, in development, or not currently offered to your staff?
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Young health professionals' views on digital health technologies 2020
Young health professionals' views on digital health technologies 2020
Share of young healthcare professionals worldwide who agree with the following statements on digital health technologies as of January 2020
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Concerns among older adults about telehealth health visits in the U.S. in 2020
Concerns among older adults about telehealth health visits in the U.S. in 2020
Share of concerns among older adults towards telehealth visits in the U.S. in June 2020, by type of visit
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Opinions on telehealth compared to in-person visits in the U.S. in 2020
Opinions on telehealth compared to in-person visits in the U.S. in 2020
Share of opinions on statements regarding telehealth compared to in-person visits in the U.S. in 2020
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Ethical concerns around AI in healthcare in the U.S. in 2021
Ethical concerns around AI in healthcare in the U.S. in 2021
Ethical concerns surrounding AI technology use in healthcare in the United States as of 2021
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Share of vulnerable files at U.S. healthcare organizations 2021
Share of vulnerable files at U.S. healthcare organizations 2021
Share of files accessible to employees at healthcare organizations in the United States in 2021, by organization size
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Share of adults who want more control over their personal data U.S. 2021
Share of adults who want more control over their personal data U.S. 2021
How important is it to you to have more control over your data and how it is shared?
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Patients willingness to share health data for benefits in the U.S. in 2021
Patients willingness to share health data for benefits in the U.S. in 2021
Share of patients willingness to share health data for health benefits in the U.S. in 2021, by benefits
Spotlight: cyber security incidents and COVID-19
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- Premium Statistic Global cybersecurity incidents after remote work transition 2020
- Premium Statistic Cybersecurity trends worldwide due to COVID-19 2020
- Premium Statistic Cybersecurity priorities during COVID-19 worldwide 2020
- Basic Statistic Post-pandemic cybersecurity priorities worldwide 2020
- Premium Statistic Changes in cyber attack frequency following COVID-19 as of 2021
- Premium Statistic Increases in cyber attacks according to IT professionals in 2021, by type
Spotlight: cyber security incidents and COVID-19
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Global cybersecurity incidents after remote work transition 2020
Global cybersecurity incidents after remote work transition 2020
Change in cybersecurity incidents in organizations after transitioning to remote work due to COVID-19 worldwide as of 2020
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Cybersecurity trends worldwide due to COVID-19 2020
Cybersecurity trends worldwide due to COVID-19 2020
Worldwide cybersecurity trends as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020
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Cybersecurity priorities during COVID-19 worldwide 2020
Cybersecurity priorities during COVID-19 worldwide 2020
Cybersecurity priorities during COVID-19 worldwide in 2020
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Post-pandemic cybersecurity priorities worldwide 2020
Post-pandemic cybersecurity priorities worldwide 2020
Cybersecurity priorities after COVID-19 worldwide in 2020
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Changes in cyber attack frequency following COVID-19 as of 2021
Changes in cyber attack frequency following COVID-19 as of 2021
Has your organization encountered changes in cyber attacks following COVID-19?
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Increases in cyber attacks according to IT professionals in 2021, by type
Increases in cyber attacks according to IT professionals in 2021, by type
Where do IT professionals see an increase in cyber attacks and attack attempts following the COVID-19 pandemic?
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