Medical device manufacturer Artivion suffered a ransomware attack on November 21, 2024, causing operational disruptions and forcing the company to take its systems offline to investigate. While having continued services to customers, the attack has increased costs for Artivion, some of which are uncovered by insurance. The incident underlines the increasing cybersecurity risks medical device manufacturers must navigate, emphasizing the need for strong incident response plans and continuous cybersecurity investment.
Dispersed responsibility, lack of asset inventory is causing gaps in medical device cybersecurity
Witnesses at a House hearing on medical device cybersecurity highlighted the need for better tracking of devices and their vulnerability to cyber threats. They noted
