Internet of Medical Things exposes healthcare facilities' security weaknesses

With exposure to the Internet comes risk of hacking, viruses, malware and ransomware


Internet of Medical Things exposes healthcare facilities' security weaknesses, according to an article on the Health IT Management website.

With exposure to the Internet comes risk of hacking, viruses, malware and ransomware.

Although no credible reports exist showing the hacking of medical equipment in an effort to harm patients, the risk exists and worries cybersecurity experts. Previous medical device hacks focused on stealing patient information for financial gain.

Recent infiltrations of healthcare networks through malware worry many provider organizations, yet the resources devoted to cybersecurity lag the needed investment.

Read the article.

 

 



June 29, 2016


Topic Area: Security


Recent Posts

Design Standards as Strategic Assets

Done correctly, standards benefit healthcare environments, staff, patients and families.


Rising Violence is Exposing Gaps in Hospital Security

Security experts outline how healthcare facilities can move beyond traditional security to more proactive and coordinated systems.


Murray County Medical Center Reports Data Security Incident

MCMC has implemented several measures to enhance its security posture and reduce the risk of similar future incidents.


Probiotic Cleaning: A Complementary Strategy for Safer Hospital Floors

Managers seeking more resilient approaches to environmental hygiene are turning to probiotic systems to supplement traditional disinfection.


VITAS Healthcare Breaks Ground on New Inpatient Hospice Center in Florida

The 14,000-square-foot VITAS inpatient hospice center will open in 2027 and serve 500+ patients annually.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.