Cyberattacks on healthcare systems are increasing, putting patient data and safety at risk, according to Steven McKeon, founder and CEO of MacguyverTech and MacNerd. He calls for more substantial efforts to update outdated healthcare technology and improve cybersecurity measures. Increased federal funding, stricter enforcement of required cybersecurity practices, and collaboration between governments and healthcare industries are crucial to secure these systems, he said.
Medical devices maker LivaNova says October cyber attack impacted 130k individuals – TEISS
Medical devices manufacturer LivaNova revealed that 130,000 individuals were affected by a cyber attack in October.