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The 3 medical devices most likely to be hacked

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Key Takeaways

Older medical devices are vulnerable entry points for hackers, risking exposure of sensitive information in healthcare settings.
Forescout Technologies analyzed over two million devices, revealing significant cybersecurity risks in 45 healthcare organizations.
The study highlights the urgent need for robust cybersecurity strategies to protect patient data and healthcare system integrity.

Medical devices, particularly older ones, are common in any medical setting. But did you know that some of them can become gateways for hackers to access sensitive information?

Forescout Technologies, a cybersecurity firm, compiled research analyzing more than two million devices across 45 health care delivery organizations during the last week of May 2024. The findings reveal a growing risk from connected medical devices.

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