Study Finds 1.2 Million Medical Devices Exposed on Internet

Study Finds 1.2M Medical Devices Exposed on Internet

• Over 1.2 million medical devices are exposed on the internet due to security shortcomings.
• Default credentials and weak passwords are common security issues in these devices.
• Easy passwords are often used to streamline access for healthcare professionals.
• Security inadequacies make it easier for attackers to exploit these systems.
• Exposed devices include MRI scans, X-ray systems, optician systems, and dentist systems.
• Modat’s research initially examined about 70 products but plans to expand its study.
• More healthcare systems and devices are being exposed to the internet over time.
• Improperly secured medical devices expose various types of sensitive data.
• Exposed devices pose risks of data compromises and other security threats.
• Healthcare security and biomedical teams should take critical steps to prevent these exposures.