"IoT Security Incidents Increase as Healthcare Leans into Connected Health"

According to a white paper recently released by Medigate and Crowdstrike, more than 80 percent of healthcare organizations reported experiencing a security incident involving Internet of Things (IoT) devices over the past 18 months. Although telehealth, remote patient monitoring tools, wearable technology, and other digital tools help enhance connected healthcare, they still increase the risk of IoT security incidents. The paper explains that IoT devices provide an expanded attack surface for malicious actors. It also points out that cybercriminals disproportionately target healthcare organizations. It was highlighted that a healthcare record is often valued 50 times more than a stolen credit card on the dark web. Personal health information (PHI) is worth more as there are many ways for bad actors to monetize it. Such information could be used for ransoms, fraudulent medication prescriptions, and fake claims for medical treatment. This article continues to discuss the increase in IoT security incidents as more healthcare organizations rely on connected health solutions. 

HealthITSecurity reports "IoT Security Incidents Increase as Healthcare Leans into Connected Health"