Contec Health’s CMS8000 Patient Monitor has been found to contain critical vulnerabilities that could allow for remote exploitation, including unauthorized file uploads and exposure of sensitive patient data. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have addressed these risks and advised the temporary removal of the affected devices from networks. They also recommended strict access controls, using firewalls, and sourcing equipment from trusted manufacturers.

Anne Arundel County investigates ‘cyber incident’ disrupting services – The Baltimore Banner
Anne Arundel County is investigating a cyber incident that disrupted services. The incident affected the county’s networks and resulted in certain services being unavailable. The