Cybergen Security Blog

October 14, 2025
Electronic Health Records, or EHRs, have transformed healthcare. They allow medical professionals to store, share and access patient data in seconds. This convenience has improved treatment accuracy, reduced paperwork, and increased collaboration across healthcare systems. Yet it has also created a new battlefield for cybercriminals. Healthcare data is now one of the most targeted assets worldwide. Recent years have seen a sharp rise in cyberattacks on hospitals and clinics. Threat actors understand the high value of health data. A single patient record can sell for hundreds of pounds on illegal markets. These records contain names, dates of birth, addresses, medical histories, insurance details, and even payment information. Unlike financial data, health data does not expire. Once stolen, it can be misused indefinitely. This blog is written for healthcare professionals, IT teams, security officers, and decision-makers responsible for data protection. The aim is to help you understand the risks, strengthen defences, and build confidence in safeguarding digital health systems. EHR cybersecurity is about more than technology. It is about trust. Patients rely on healthcare providers to protect their most private information. A single data breach can damage that trust permanently.







