"Millions of Medical Imaging Files Freely Accessible on Unprotected Servers"
Researchers at CyberAngel discovered that more than 45 million medical imaging files, including X-rays and CT scans, can be accessed on over 2,140 unprotected servers across the US, UK, Germany, and 64 other countries. These files include personally identifiable information and personal healthcare information such as name, birth date, height, weight, and diagnosis. The researchers have emphasized that the exposure of sensitive imaging files poses a major threat to patients' security as threat actors could use the information contained by the files to launch ransomware attacks, commit fraud, and more. This article continues to discuss the discovery and potential impact of this exposure of medical imaging files, as well as the importance of having a balance between security and accessibility to prevent such leaks from turning into a significant data breach.