Telehealth is biggest threat to healthcare cybersecurity, says report

A new report from SecurityScorecard and DarkOwl found that the healthcare industry has slightly improved its security posture this year compared to last. However, the report warns that the increased reliance on telehealth since the COVID-19 pandemic presents new risks to patient data. Telehealth systems have experienced a significant increase in targeted attacks, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals. The report emphasizes the importance of vetting and enforcing security protocols to protect patient and provider data. Endpoint security, IP reputation, and patching cadence vulnerabilities have also increased in the telehealth space.