Healthcare Institutions at Risk Due to Reliance on Technology

As the healthcare system has become more technology-driven, there has been a significant increase in the use of cloud-based and internet applications for delivering facilities. Unfortunately, this has also resulted in an increase in cybersecurity-related risks including breaches, scams, and ransomware attacks which have made the healthcare system incredibly vulnerable. 

The healthcare industry faces a variety of cybersecurity challenges, ranging from malware that can compromise patient privacy to distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks that can disrupt patient care. The unique nature of the healthcare industry makes it particularly vulnerable to cyber-attacks because they can have consequences beyond financial loss and privacy breaches. 

For example, ransomware is a type of malware that can be especially damaging to hospitals because it can result in the loss of patient data, which can put lives at risk. Therefore, it is very essential for healthcare industries to be vigilant and take necessary steps to protect their systems from cyber threats to ensure that patients’ confidential data and lives are not put at risk. 

Following the matter, last month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a detailed report in which it illustrated certain guidelines against growing concerns about cybersecurity, specifically for medical devices. 

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