Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in healthcare systems are a growing threat, increasing the risks during critical care “golden hour”. Attackers exploiting these vulnerabilities could paralyze hospital operations, eroding precious time for patient care. Factors such as the homogeneity of electronic medical record vendors, vendor lock-ins with legacy systems, and increased interconnectivity contribute to these vulnerabilities. Hence, healthcare organizations need to adopt resilient, flexible architectures, strengthen identity and access management, and modify relationships with vendors while prioritizing both innovation and security.
US recommends encrypted messaging as Chinese hackers linger in telecom networks
US government security officials have advised Americans to use encrypted messaging in response to a suspected Chinese hacking group, Salt Typhoon, infiltrating telecoms networks. Companies
