Nozomi Networks Labs has identified 11 vulnerabilities in GE Healthcare’s Vivid T9 ultrasound device, which could allow cyber criminals to install ransomware, and gain access to and manipulate patient data. The physical device is required for the attacker to carry out the actions. A demonstration showed the ability to encrypt the device using a ransomware approach. Researchers were also able to gain unrestricted access to all patient data stored within, posing a significant security threat.
iOS devices more exposed to phishing than Android
Cybercrime groups are increasingly targeting mobile devices, with a 32% jump in malicious app detections and a 17% increase in enterprise-focused credential theft and phishing
