MedTech & Health security

This document will cover various aspects of DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) vulnerabilities and their implications, including: 📌Security Risks: Examination of the inherent security risks associated with DICOM files and systems, such as unauthorized access, data interception, and malware embedding. Because who doesn’t love a good data breach, right? 📌Vulnerability Exploitation: Detailed exploration of specific vulnerabilities, including path traversal, buffer overflow, and...

Ascension, one of the largest non-profit Catholic health systems in the United States, has recently suffered a significant cyberattack impacting its operations across 140 hospitals in 19 states. The attack was detected on Wednesday, and it has caused widespread disruptions to clinical operations and patient care. 📌Overview of the Cyberattack The cyberattack on Ascension was first noticed due to “unusual activity” on select technology systems. It has led to the shutdown of electronic health records,...

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Unpacking with more detail: check source Let’s all take a moment to appreciate the marvels of integrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices into healthcare. What could possibly go wrong with connecting every conceivable medical device to the internet? Pacemakers, MRI machines, smart infusion pumps — it’s like every device is screaming, “Hack me, please!” As we dive into the abyss of cybersecurity threats, let’s not forget the sheer brilliance of having your heart’s pacing dependent on something as stable and secure as the internet...

Change Healthcare, a major player in the U.S. healthcare technology sector, has been grappling with significant cybersecurity challenges following a ransomware attack attributed to the BlackCat/ALPHV group: 📌Initial Attack and Ransom Payment: Change Healthcare experienced a disruptive cyberattack on February 21, 2024, which led to widespread operational challenges across the U.S. healthcare system. The company, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, ultimately paid a ransom of $22 million to the BlackCat/ALPHV...