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Ransomware Threats Surge in Healthcare Sector

Ransomware Threats Surge in Healthcare Sector

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Healthcare organizations are facing an increase in ransomware attacks, with a notable rise in extortion tactics that do not involve file encryption. According to a report from Sophos, the proportion of healthcare entities subjected to such extortion has tripled, indicating a significant shift in the tactics used by ransomware groups targeting this sector.

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