Editor's Pick: Healthcare Sector Security Woefully Weak, Survey Says

Healthcare Sector Security Woefully Weak, Survey Says

Richard Adhikari Oct 21, 2015 7:00 AM PT
	Healthcare is a major target for cybercriminals, Raytheon|Websense found in a recent report. The healthcare sector experiences 340 percent more security incidents and attacks than the average for other industries, and it is more than 200 percent more likely to encounter data theft. Compared to other sectors, healthcare is four times more likely to be hit by advanced malware. [More...]

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