Healthcare’s cyber resilience under siege as attacks multiply

In this Help Net Security interview, Eric Demers, CEO of Madaket Health, discusses prevalent cyber threats targeting healthcare organizations. He highlights challenges in protecting patient data due to infrastructure limitations and the role of employe… Continue reading Healthcare’s cyber resilience under siege as attacks multiply

A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks

With its wealth of sensitive patient data, the healthcare industry has become a prime target for cybercriminals leveraging AI tools. As these threats continue to evolve, it’s important to understand how AI is shaping the cybercrime landscape in h… Continue reading A closer look at healthcare’s battle with AI-driven attacks

Addressing cyber threats in healthcare operational technology

The proliferation of connected medical devices (IoMT) in hospitals demands a holistic approach to cybersecurity beyond just the digital IT realm. Industrial cybersecurity (OT) requires integrated solutions to address its unique challenges. In this Help… Continue reading Addressing cyber threats in healthcare operational technology

FDA cyber mandates for medical devices goes into effect

The Biden administration is pushing the manufacturers of medical devices to take on greater responsibility to ensure that they are secure.

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Connected medical devices are the Achilles’ heel of healthcare orgs

The rising adoption of connected medical devices is accelerating cyberattacks, according to Capterra’s Medical IoT Survey of healthcare IT professionals. The survey also reveals that 67% of healthcare cyberattacks impact patient data and 48% impact pat… Continue reading Connected medical devices are the Achilles’ heel of healthcare orgs

Don’t wait for medical device cybersecurity legislation: Act now to save patients’ lives

Cyberattacks can cost lives — especially in the healthcare sector. Nearly a quarter of healthcare providers victimized by ransomware reported increased mortality rates following an attack, and 70% experienced longer hospital stays or procedure delays l… Continue reading Don’t wait for medical device cybersecurity legislation: Act now to save patients’ lives

Senators push for more frequent medical device cybersecurity guidance from FDA

Cybersecurity threats against health care have skyrocketed in recent years.

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Medical device cybersecurity: What to expect in 2022?

Cybellum released a survey report about medical device cybersecurity, along with trends and predictions for 2022. Medical device cybersecurity has become an extremely complex challenge. With medical devices becoming software-driven machines, and the ra… Continue reading Medical device cybersecurity: What to expect in 2022?

Hospital hallway robots get patches for potentially serious bugs

Five zero-days found in Aethon TUG robots included one that could allow an attacker to control the machines, Cynerio said.

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Model contract language for medical technology cybersecurity published

Medical technology companies and health delivery organizations have a new template for agreeing on cybersecurity contractual terms and conditions to reduce cost, complexity and time in the contracting process and improve patient safety. Published by th… Continue reading Model contract language for medical technology cybersecurity published