On October 14, 2025, the sun is going down on Windows 10’s side of town. For healthcare IT professionals, this looming deadline isn't just another date on the calendar — it's the finish line for a very complex migration marathon.

The modern healthcare sector has become an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals. With new stories of data leaks and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities making headlines seemingly every week, what is it about healthcare organizations that makes them such a tempting mark for digital attacks?

It turns out the reasons are numerous and complex. Let's explore why this industry is so frequently in the crosshairs of cyberattacks and why cybersecurity is vital to modern healthcare today.