The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) found vulnerabilities in two Baxter products which could potentially allow unauthorised users to compromise devices or access credentials. The vulnerabilities were detected in a patient monitor and configuration tool, both products of the acquired Welch Allyn brand. Baxter plans to release an update for all impacted devices and software.
Cybersecurity Threats Continue to Rise for Healthcare Organizations, Research Shows
A report by cybersecurity firm Netwrix revealed that 84% of healthcare organisations experienced a cyberattack in the last year. Nearly 70% suffered financial losses, 21%
