Cybersecurity attacks have increased the risk to patient data, with attackers targeting the physical layer such as hardware and firmware. Firmware is often exploited as its updates require a manual process that is frequently delayed by IT teams. To mitigate against this, it is essential to ask five questions of your hardware integrator about firmware authentication, hardening checks, inventory scans, traceability, and post-delivery support. The aim is to ensure robust controls that can protect against known attack vectors and expedite recovery.
WhatsApp’s New Advanced Chat Privacy Feature to Protect Sensitive Conversations
WhatsApp has introduced “Advanced Chat Privacy,” enhancing user control over conversation confidentiality. This feature prevents participants from exporting chat histories, automatically downloading media, and using
