A study conducted by the Ponemon Institute shows insecure Medical devices are enlarging the surface of attacks for organizations. Hackers can power a wide range of attacks on the devices, including ransomware attacks, denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, and hijacking of medical devices. Only 25 percent of device makers and 38 percent of HDOs believe the security features implemented in the devices can adequately protect patients and the clinicians who use them. The study revealed that security practices in place are not effective, manufacturers and HDOs lack.”]
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