2025 Cyber Threat Report for Healthcare

Safeguard Patient Data and Quality Care.

Healthcare keeps landing near the top of attackers' lists and for a brutal reason. The data is valuable, the systems are old, and the downtime is something patients can't afford. When an attack hits, care suffers.

This report digs into the threats hitting healthcare specifically and what the data says about staying ahead of them.




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In 2024, the healthcare sector made up 17% of all cyberattacks tracked by Huntress. Hackers are targeting everything from small clinics to sprawling hospital networks. They exploit weaknesses that threaten critical systems and expose sensitive patient data. 

Huntress’ 2025 Cyber Threat Report: Threats Targeting the Healthcare Sector reveals some uncomfortable truths, but it also gives you actionable strategies that your organization needs to protect itself. Inside, you’ll find insights like: 

  • Malicious scripts are the leading threat to healthcare organizations. 

  • Hackers are taking advantage of outdated systems and overlooked vulnerabilities. 

  • Data theft and extortion are replacing traditional ransomware tactics.

How to defend healthcare

Lean teams and legacy systems make coverage hard—but not impossible. Huntress watches endpoints and Microsoft 365 identities with a 24/7 AI-centric SOC behind it. See how it fits healthcare.

This isn’t just a recap of threats from the past year—it’s a survival guide for the future. Download your free copy and take the first step towards better protecting your data and your patients. 



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