The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising hospitals to disconnect Contec’s CMS8000 patient monitor from the internet due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The compromised monitors, which could potentially be controlled remotely by unauthorised users, include a hidden backdoor function in their software, enabling easy bypass of cybersecurity controls. The FDA is working with Contec to rectify the issues.
How cybercriminals use humour to spread malware
Cybercriminals are increasingly utilising viral memes and content as a tool to bypass traditional defences and infect devices, with embedded malicious code or hidden instructions
