The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned that hackers are increasingly attacking plastic surgeons’ offices to steal personal patient data, which they then enhance using social engineering techniques to extort victims for cryptocurrency. The FBI has issued guidelines for mitigating such cyberattacks, including the use of two-factor authentication, complex passwords, and frequent monitoring of financial activity.

Singapore: Health Sciences Authority launches public consultation on the Best Practices Guide for Medical Device Cybersecurity
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has revealed its Best Practices Guide for Medical Device Cybersecurity. The guide provides advice for pre-market and post-market stages of