Medical Device Connectivity

63% of known exploited vulnerabilities found on healthcare networks

March 18, 2024 - Healthcare networks and medical devices are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to a recent study from cyber-physical systems protection company Claroty. The study found that 63 percent of known exploited vulnerabilities (KEVs) tracked by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) can be found on healthcare networks. About...

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