The FDA’s new rules require all new medical device submissions to have incorporated cybersecurity measures, including a software bill of materials (SBOMs) that details existing vulnerabilities. Although the full impact of these requirements will not be seen for years, they are expected to enforce accountability among manufacturers, shifting towards a more secure healthcare structure. The emphasis on cybersecurity measures also offers purchasers more leverage, while urging providers to demand improved security from manufacturers in an effort to advance patient safety.

Hackers using malware to steal data from USB flash drives
Cybercriminals are using USB flash drives to spread malware through a process not relying on network vulnerabilities, hence bypassing traditional security systems. They use tools