Cybercrime in Healthcare: Evolving Threats Demand Modern, Multi-Layered Security Strategies

After several years of skyrocketing digital fraud, data shows the rate of attacks by humans rising by just 1% last year. While that seems like a positive, the number of attacks is still increasing, and organizations that become complacent are putting themselves at risk. 

Challenges are still multiplying around the world and the attack-rate slowdown might be short-lived as fraudsters and scammers are likely retrenching against heightened security. 

With vast stores of sensitive patient data, an increasing desire from patients for online access and often outdated identity verification systems, healthcare organizations are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats.

The latest LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Cybercrime Report reveals a complex picture:

• Cyberattack rates stabilized in 2024, rising just 1% daily—but remain at historically high levels.
• Bot attacks declined, while human-initiated attacks surged, signaling a shift in tactics.
• Generative AI is fueling more sophisticated threats, demanding smarter, more adaptive defenses.

Based on analysis of 100+ billion transactions across industries, this report delivers critical insights for healthcare leaders.