Remove Firmware Remove Healthcare Remove IoT Remove Penetration Testing
article thumbnail

The High-Stakes Game of Ensuring IoMT Device Security

SecureWorld News

A 2021 Cynerio report revealed a staggering 123% increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities, resulting in more than 500 incidents and costs exceeding $21 billion. New security solutions are now aiding healthcare organizations' IT teams in promptly resolving issues, even with devices from various manufacturers.

article thumbnail

10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know

eSecurity Planet

This includes IoT devices. Operational technology often has consequences that go far beyond IT security, especially in critical infrastructure such as food management, healthcare, and water treatment. Sooner rather than later, you’ll want to perform an audit of your OT and IoT devices. Endpoint protection on all devices.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Industrial Control Systems

ForAllSecure

The updates are done through firmware, firmware updates that we get from the vendor. Their security researchers know that maybe they have firmware or maybe they found a program or something somewhere. Well, this is where we're going to start analyzing some firmware. They're going to have some kind of graphical interface.

Hacking 52
article thumbnail

2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

> 54% of all data breaches come from ransomware attacks in manufacturing, healthcare, government, financial, retail, and technology industries. Internet of Things (IoT) security : Provides protection for peripherals and devices that can’t support on-device security protection (antivirus, etc.).