Indian Healthcare Sector Faced 6,935 Cyberattacks Per Week In 6 Months: Report

Indian healthcare institutions have experienced a surge in cyberattacks, with an average of 6,935 per week in the last six months, according to Check Point Software Technologies. The surge coincides with the broader adoption of digital technologies like electronic health records and telemedicine. FakeUpdates malware was the most prevalent. The study also pointed out that most hacked industries after healthcare were education/research, consulting, and government/military.