Hospitals and medical device manufacturers must collaborate on shared responsibility for data security to shield patient information and medical device systems against cybercriminal activity. This includes device manufacturers incorporating safety measures like configurable encryption and user authentication into their products, and hospitals taking necessary steps to implement and maintain these features. The US FDA supports this model, requiring manufacturers to employ “security by design.” For successful data security implementation, clear communication and knowledge sharing between hospitals and manufacturers is essential.
New Android malware exploits NFC to steal funds instantly
Security experts warn of a new Malware as a Service platform, “Supercard X”, targeting Android devices by exploiting Near Field Communication (NFC) for fraudulent purposes.
