Common technologies used in home care can be exploited by criminals, requiring providers to stay updated on cybersecurity measures, warns safety firm ECRI. Remote access systems, such as patient monitoring devices and telehealth platforms, are particularly susceptible. To protect data, home care agencies should adopt a zero-trust approach, multifactor authentication, and ensure access rights are in line with current policies.

Warning issued over ‘fast flux’ techniques used to obscure malicious signals on compromised networks
Law enforcement agencies have warned that organizations face a common network vulnerability that allows hackers to dodge detection and distribute malicious software indiscriminately. Referred to