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Ransomware in Healthcare: 2023 Ponemon Report Highlights Patient Safety Risks and the Role of Cybersecurity Benchmarking

October 30, 2025

A new report from the Ponemon Institute reveals that ransomware attacks continue to disrupt patient care and jeopardize patient safety in healthcare organizations. Commissioned by Censinet, this study surveyed 579 IT and security professionals at healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) and underscores the critical role of cybersecurity benchmarking in mitigating ransomware risks.

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Learn more about ransomware’s impact on patient care and how cybersecurity benchmarking can mitigate risks by downloading the full report and registering for the webinar at Censinet’s website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Ponemon Institute’s 2023 report reveal about ransomware in healthcare?

The report shows that ransomware continues to disrupt patient care, causing impacts such as increased mortality rates, patient transfers, and complications from medical procedures.

How many healthcare organizations participated in the study?

The study surveyed 579 IT and security professionals from healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) to assess ransomware’s ongoing impact and the value of cybersecurity benchmarking.

What are the key findings regarding patient safety?

Over 50% of respondents reported patient care disruptions due to ransomware. 45% of respondents indicated increased complications from medical procedures. Over 20% of respondents noted adverse impacts on patient mortality rates.

Why is cybersecurity benchmarking important in healthcare?

Cybersecurity benchmarking helps healthcare organizations: Evaluate program effectiveness and compliance. Allocate resources for hiring and technology. Make data-driven decisions to enhance cyber defenses. Improve response and recovery efforts during ransomware attacks.

How does the 2023 report build on the 2021 study?

The updated report confirms the ongoing risks ransomware poses to patient safety while highlighting increased procedure complications and consistent trends in patient mortality impacts.

Where can I access the full report or learn more?

Visit Censinet’s website LINK to download the report and register for the webinar.

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