The security of implanted medical devices is a growing concern due to their vulnerability to cyberattacks. With many of these devices relying on wireless connections, there is potential for cybercriminals to access and manipulate patient data or the devices themselves. Addressing these vulnerabilities requires collaboration between healthcare providers, manufacturers, and regulators, implementing cybersecurity features during the design phase of these devices, and investing in cybersecurity training programs.
HHS layoffs could imperil medical device cybersecurity, Democrats say
Democrats and witnesses at a House hearing have warned that layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) could jeopardise oversight of medical
