A cybersecurity threat called the “Citrix bleed” could allow hackers to access private healthcare information by bypassing passwords and multifactor authentication. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has warned healthcare organisations and federal agencies of the vulnerability in network systems. The cybersecurity risk is worrying due to Citrix’s claim that the top 10 largest healthcare organisations in the US use its IT solutions.
How to Manage Cyber Risk of Medical Devices
As the number of medical devices in healthcare facilities grows, experts have urged providers to employ robust cybersecurity practices for these equipment. Manufacturers are now