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Verizon DBIR: Healthcare Fends Off Increased Social Engineering Attacks
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Verizon DBIR: Healthcare Fends Off Increased Social Engineering Attacks

May 22nd, 2026 • 5 minView Source

Ransomware and vendor breaches persist. The "2026 Data Breach Investigations Report" (DBIR) highlights how evolving social engineering tactics make the sector more vulnerable.

Commercial risk teams are responding with tighter controls, scenario modeling, and broader collaboration across underwriting, claims, and cyber operations.

Leaders continue to prioritize resilience planning while balancing cost, coverage terms, and operational exposure in a changing market cycle.