Majority of healthcare data breaches stem from hackers, report finds

There were 327 healthcare data breaches during the first six months of 2021, according to a report released by Critical Insight. Here is a breakdown by type of breach:

1. Hacking: 235
   
   
2. Unauthorized access: 74
   
   
3. Theft: 10
   
   
4. Loss: 6
   
   
5. Improper disposal: 2