In today’s healthcare landscape, the integration of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices has revolutionized patient care. However, this technological advancement also introduces significant cyber security risks. One such threat has been highlighted by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which warns that Contec CMS8000 devices, widely used for patient monitoring, contain a backdoor that sends patient data to a remote IP address and could download and execute files on the device. Technical details aside, human safety is always paramount. Addressing this type of vulnerability ensures that clinicians make care decisions on accurate data, thereby ensuring patients get […]
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