Healthcare Organizations Face Cyber-Attacks on Medical Devices, Impacting Patient Care
A recent report by RunSafe Security reveals that 24% of healthcare organizations have experienced cyber-attacks on medical devices over the past year, significantly affecting patient care. The report, which surveyed 551 healthcare professionals across the US, UK, and Germany, highlights that 80% of these attacks had a moderate to significant impact on patients. This includes delays in imaging, postponed procedures, and interruptions in critical care delivery. The report also notes that while cybersecurity measures are increasingly integrated into procurement and operations, legacy equipment remains a vulnerability. Over 44% of organizations use devices with known, unpatched vulnerabilities, and 28% operate devices past their end-of-support. Additionally, major medical device manufacturers like Medtronic and Stryker have also been targeted by cyber-attacks, further emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures. 
