Vulnerabilities of Legacy Systems: A Major Healthcare Cybersecurity Challenge The risk of cybersecurity in healthcare shows no sign of ceasing. One recent example is a hospital cyberttack at a Canadian healthcare entity that compromised data dating back to decades. Medical records are a preferred target for cybercriminals since they contain a lot of sensitive data. […]
Internet of Things (IoT), which was introduced over two decades ago, is a disruptive technology highlighting the interrelation between physicals objects and the virtual world. The healthcare sector is one of the significant areas for the applications of IoT. A typical hospital deploys several connected devices comprising implantables, wearables, workflow, monitors, etc. With all the […]
Data protection in a medical institution such as a hospital or a public healthcare facility cannot be compromised. The nature of patient information being exchanged during daily operations such as personal details, bank information etc. means that even the slightest breach of security can plunge reputation into a downward spiral. Classified customer data fetches a huge price in underground channels. So, hackers are always on the prowl for individual details such as date of birth, SSN, card details, healthcare coverage and so on.
Coronavirus refers to a group of viruses frequently found in humans and other animals such as camels, cattle, cats and bats. Animals rarely pass on the coronavirus to humans which can then spread to other human beings as was the case in MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV. Recommended Actions Strongly advise sick and unwell staff to remain […]
Ever since viruses were known to mankind, human coronaviruses (HCoVs) never garnered attention since they were only known to cause common cold like symptoms in otherwise healthy adults.