Email Hacks Continue to Plague Healthcare Sector

Email Hacks Continue to Plague Healthcare Sector Source: www.databreachtoday.com/email-hac… Mindpath Health Settles Claim for $3.5M; Delta Dental Notifies 146,000 of Breach Email breaches continue to burden the healthcare sector, often exposing sensitive patient information and creating substantial legal and financial consequences for providers. Two recent incidents underscore the ongoing risk and the operational impact of compromised email environments. Experts warn that AI-powered phishing and social engineering tools are lowering the barrier to entry for threat actors. These tools enable non-native speakers to generate convincing, well-targeted messages and automate large-scale campaigns, increasing both efficiency and reach. As a result, the sector faces a heightened likelihood of email-driven breaches.