Connectivity has expanded the reach of cybersecurity attacks beyond just computers. Any connected electronic device, including pacemakers and MRI machines, can be vulnerable to security breaches. Hackers accessing medical devices can threaten patient safety, not just data security. Healthcare organizations need to focus on detecting breaches quickly, as the average hacker remains undetected in a system for 197 days.
MedStar Health Breach: Hackers Accessed Emails & Files – CybersecurityNews
Hackers have breached MedStar Health, gaining access to emails and files. The cyberattack mark another major instance of healthcare sector’s vulnerable cybersecurity system being exploited