2025-02-03 16:28:52
IoT and ransomware are big security risks, and health systems feel unprepared
Healthcare organizations face rising cyber threats, with nearly 400 U.S. entities targeted by ransomware in 2024, and many lacking the policies and technologies to prevent breaches. Endpoint misconfigurations and vulnerable medical devices further expose systems to risks like ransomware encryption and data theft. IoT and AI advancements are expanding the attack surface, while unpatchable vulnerabilities in regulated devices remain a critical concern. Organizations are turning to strategies like Zero Trust, virtual patches, and AI-driven threat analysis to enhance security. Legislative support, intelligence sharing, and proactive defense measures are crucial to mitigating these escalating risks.
