Health IT Security September 14, 2022
Unpatched and legacy medical devices can negatively impact a healthcare facility’s operational functions, patient safety, and data security, the FBI warned.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released a notice outlining the security and patient safety risks associated with unpatched and legacy medical devices.
The FBI has observed a recent uptick in medical device vulnerabilities. If exploited, threat actors can leverage outdated software and poor security features within medical devices to execute cyberattacks.
The notice emphasized the potential negative impacts of a healthcare cyberattack, including operational disruptions, risks to patient safety, and the potential for diminished data security and integrity.
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