How Cybersecurity Failures Put Millions of Patients at Risk

Cybercriminals have always locked their eyes on the healthcare industry due to the massive amount of personal and clinical data stored by hospitals, clinics, and their partners. A recent report from the Medical Device Network shares a worrisome uptick in attacks specifically aimed at medical devices, which often hold life-critical data and control vital therapies. As these threats intensify, it’s imperative for healthcare organizations to act swiftly and decisively to protect patient safety and their operations.The hazards of hackers using compromised medical equipment go much beyond typical data leaks. Pacemakers are among implantable devices that can be hacked and create potentially fatal circumstances. During ransomware attacks, hospitals can be compelled to turn off vital systems, therefore compromising patient care at a critical moment.