Black Book Market Research unveiled results from its comprehensive Q1 2025 Global Healthcare Cybersecurity Survey of 1,200 healthcare administrators.
The 2025 Global Healthcare Cybersecurity Risk ranking identified the United States, India, Brazil, China, Russia, Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Mexico as the 10 countries facing the greatest cybersecurity threats. Leading the list, the United States reported cyberattacks impacting 78% of healthcare organizations surveyed, with an average breach cost reaching $11 million per incident, primarily driven by ransomware attacks.
India and Brazil closely follow, experiencing rapid increases in cyber incidents. India’s healthcare sector reported a 60% year-over-year rise in cyberattacks, with 93% of providers acknowledging inadequate cybersecurity measures. Brazil echoed similar vulnerabilities, with 95% of healthcare IT professionals reporting critical weaknesses and nearly 79% encountering serious cyber incidents over the past year.
The United Kingdom and Australia, despite robust regulatory frameworks, have faced notable cybersecurity breaches. Australia saw a 72% increase in healthcare-targeted ransomware incidents, impacting 52% of polled organizations. In the U.K., 64% of healthcare providers reported attacks, largely attributed to outdated IT systems within the NHS, highlighting an ongoing challenge to meet sophisticated threats.
The study findings emphasized emerging cybersecurity trends, notably the dominance of ransomware as a primary threat, significant disparities in preparedness across regions, and the escalating financial and operational impacts of cyber incidents.
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