Ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector have surged by 78% in 2025, leading to an estimated $40 billion in costs. The Change Healthcare breach alone accounted for $22 billion of this total. The article delves into the operational methods of ransomware gangs, their typical targets within hospitals, and the systemic reasons behind healthcare institutions' vulnerability. AI
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RANK_REASON The article discusses ransomware attacks and their financial impact on the healthcare industry, but does not present new research, a model release, or policy changes directly related to AI.