HHS: More than 2M patients affected by breaches reported in October

Over 2 million individuals had their medical records exposed in 58 reported breaches in the US in October. The breaches occurred through email and network servers, with some incidents involving electronic medical records. Cybercriminals are increasingly using encryption methods to hide attacks, with a 260% increase in SSL-based threats in the last nine months. Ransomware attacks on healthcare systems are a major concern, posing risks to patient care. The COVID-19 pandemic has made hospitals more vulnerable to cybersecurity threats.