"Cybersecurity Attacks Have the Potential to Infiltrate Medical Devices and Cripple Health Care, Northeastern Expert Warns"
Kevin Fu, a Northeastern University professor of electrical and computer engineering and White House cybersecurity adviser, emphasized that the cyberattack on Change Healthcare should be a wake-up call for the healthcare industry to focus on securing its infrastructure. Although the recent attack mainly affected online billing and revenue systems, hackers can infiltrate medical devices that provide critical care. Fu suggests that healthcare providers consult with the Healthcare Sector Coordinating Council's Joint Security Plan for cybersecurity guidance. This article continues to discuss Fu's insights on the need for healthcare organizations to be proactive in the face of cyberattacks.
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