February saw a focused series of attacks on the healthcare sector. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) groups like Qilin targeted regional hospital networks, leading to significant service disruptions.
Key Events:
- HSHS & Ascension Breaches: Over 880,000 patient records compromised.
- Lazarus Group Heist: North Korean actors targeted crypto platforms with $1.5B in attempted thefts.