Why hackers target health data

MediSecure, a health technology provider, is yet another victim of a ransomware attack, potentially exposing patients’ personal and health information. The attack came from a third-party vendor, with further details scant. Australian agencies, including the National Cyber Security Coordinator, are probing the incident. With an increasing number of cyberattacks targetting the healthcare sector, companies need to ramp up their cybersecurity measures, while patients are taking action against defaulting firms.