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| Source |  AlienVault Lab Blog |
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| Identifiant | 8611533 |
| Date de publication | 2024-11-15 07:00:00 (vue: 2024-11-15 07:07:47) |
| Titre | Safeguarding Healthcare Organizations from IoMT Risks |
| Texte | The healthcare industry has undergone significant transformation with the emergence of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices. These devices ranging from wearable monitors to network imaging systems collect and process vast amounts of sensitive medical data based on which they make critical decisions about patients\' health. But at the same time, they also raise serious privacy and security concerns. Cybercriminals often target vulnerabilities within these devices to gain entry into the hospital network and compromise healthcare data. Attacks on these interconnected devices cause life-threatening harm to patients, disrupt services, and bring financial and reputational costs to medical centers. As hackers increasingly target IoMT devices and present significant threats to medical organizations, it is crucial to combat these risks and ensure patient safety. Current Security Landscape of Medical Connected Devices The global healthcare medical device market is expected to reach $332.67 billion by 2027. The acceleration in IoMT adoption shows that the healthcare industry found this technology useful. However, this innovation also carries possible threats and challenges. Below is an insight into the key security challenges that these IoT devices come with: Ransomware Attacks Cybercriminals often target medical devices and networks to access sensitive information like protected health information (PHI) and electronic health records (EHR). They even steal this information to put it up for sale on the dark web and, in return, demand hefty ransom. For instance, in the crippling ransomware attack against Change Healthcare, the criminal gang ALPHV/Blackcat stole 4TB of patients\' records and affected one-third of people living in the USA. The stolen data was up for sale on the black market until hackers received $22 million as a ransom payment. Such incidents erode patients\' trust and cause healthcare organizations to face HIPAA violations ranging from $100 to $50,000 per violation. Vulnerabilities Exploitation Medical devices such as infusion pumps or pacemakers are not designed with security in mind. As a result, they may come with security vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit to get unauthorized access to medical data. For example, the Nozomi Network Lab found several security flaws within the GE Healthcare Vivid Ultrasound family that hackers can exploit to launch ransomware attacks and manipulate patients\' data. Previously, the Palo Alto Network discovered 40 vulnerabilities and more than 70 security alerts in infusion pumps, putting them at risk of leaking sensitive information. Similarly, McAfee researchers identified significant vulnerabilities in two types of B.Braun infusion pumps that could enable hackers to deliver a lethal dosage of medications to suspected patients. Although no affected case was reported, this event highlighted the gaps in medical device security and the need for improvement. Outdated and Unpatched Medical Devices Outdated systems remain a top challenge for medical IoT as healthcare organizations continue to rely on legacy systems. Many of these devices aren\'t designed with security in mind and stay in use for years and even decades. The device manufacturers are reluctant to upgrade the system software because it |
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