The healthcare sector is at high risk of cyber crime due to outdated medical devices lacking security features, with half of hospital-used IoT devices showing critical vulnerabilities. Devices including insulin pumps, defibrillators, and pacemakers are particularly at risk, potentially leading to inaccurate readings or drug overdoses. Data theft and privacy breaches in long-term care facilities are also growing concerns due to an increased use of IoT devices.
NHS Cyberattack in UK Inflicted Long-Term Harm on Patient Health
A cyberattack on Synnovis, a blood testing contractor for the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), caused serious health damage to numerous patients. The disruption led
