The findings suggest that manufacturers need to make user interface and user experience design improvements to certain wearable medical devices.
This year, the healthcare industry will step up its fight against cyberattacks because the costs and risks to patient care are becoming too great.
Unauthorized access could allow an attacker to take full control of the host operating system.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has increased the potential for cyberattacks against U.S. healthcare systems.
Five steps to better protect providers, medtech companies, their networks, data and patients from a cyberattack.
Healthcare cannot remain reactive to dealing with cybersecurity risks. We must take a new, proactive approach to protecting our users, and our systems must prioritize reducing the extent of reliance on users against unknown threats.
The omicron variant of the coronavirus has made clear that the impact of the pandemic is far from over, particularly for health systems and hospitals. The ongoing need to limit close contact between providers and patients means technology will continue to play a key role, but with that increased reliance on technology comes the heightened exposure to cyber risks, as well.
The threat of an attack is imminent. It is critical for medical devices and systems, as well as healthcare facilities to have the right safeguards in place.
Increased use of remote and telehealth programs, networked medical devices, and “smart” product storage come with their own inherent risks.
The agency is encouraging medical device manufacturers to evaluate their risk and take action to remediate any vulnerability.
