clinical devices
Understanding Medical Device Security
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The FDA recall of a medical device last week has caused a bit of a media storm as the general public scrambles to find out more. The fact that a medical device meant to help sustain life is insecure and could be hacked to kill a patient is alarming to all of us. More worrying […]
FDA announces first-ever recall of a medical device due to cyber risk
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This week, the FDA took the unprecedented step of recalling a medical device – a pacemaker – because it was found to be vulnerable to cyber threats. The recall arose from an investigation by the FDA in February that highlighted a number of areas of non-compliance. While there are no known reports of patient harm related […]
Protecting Clinical Devices – the Achilles Heel of Healthcare
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Everyday, hackers and cybercriminals are infiltrating networks. And they are especially interested in healthcare. That’s because stolen medical records are profitable, selling up to 10 times more than credit card numbers on the black market. But even more lucrative than identity theft is a ransomware attack. Cyber criminals can charge a hospital millions to unlock […]
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