cybersecurity

The error allowed a patient to access video recordings of another patient’s consultation. 

This month we look at how the COVID-19 pandemic is fundamentally changing healthcare organizations' approaches to security, now and in the future.

The new investment brings the medical cybersecurity startup's total raise to $30 million.

"SweynTooth" impacts several microchip and medical device manufacturers, and could allow bad actors to wirelessly crash or access these products, according to the agency.

It might just be a matter of time until a phishing attempt finds its mark, meaning that the best strategy for healthcare organizations is to understand their attackers and prepare for the worst, says Healthmap Solutions CISO Kathleen Mullin.

Researchers noted transmissions of specific sensitive data, such as a user’s drug list, that could de-identify the user and be repurposed for commercial uses.

This new funding will help the Israeli company accelerate growth and substantially increase its staff.

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The company said it would be using the money to fuel its push into North American markets.

Both Philips and the Department of Homeland Security warned of the app's inadequate encryption strength and vulnerability to hackers.