FBI spotlights cybersecurity risks of outdated medical devices

The FBI has issued recommendations to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities in active medical devices. Exploiting these vulnerabilities could impact healthcare facility operations, patient safety, and data integrity. The vulnerabilities affect various medical devices, including insulin pumps and pacemakers. The FBI urges healthcare IT managers to take action to identify and secure devices and provide training to mitigate risks. The agency also requests notification of any suspicious or criminal activity involving medical devices. The recommendations can be accessed on the American Hospital Association website.