HealthEC incident shows healthcare data breaches are getting out of control

A data breach at US healthcare company HealthEC exposed the data of 4.5 million patients, raising concerns about cybersecurity within the sector. The breach, detected in July 2021, revealed social security numbers, medical records, diagnoses, treatments, and billing details. Other healthcare companies have also experienced breaches, with healthcare data highly valued due to its sensitive nature. Experts suggest proactive measures, regular system testing, and staff training to guard against future breaches.