Hospital Security Fail: Report Outlines Dangerous Shortcomings
Hospitals are risking patient lives by failing to protect critical computer systems that can be manipulated by attackers. In a scathing report that looks at the current state of hospital security, researchers say everything from bedside patient monitoring systems, automated drug dispensing machines to patient records are inadequately protected.
The finding are from Baltimore, Md-based firm Independent Security Evaluators who conclude that hospitals need to overhaul their security systems or risk patient fatalities. Researchers say they were able to hack hospital systems and devices along with disabling patient alarms designed to alert staff to a life-or-death health event.
