Cybersecurity: Page 5

Fat distribution linked to heart attack risk
By Kate Madden Yee
Where a person's body fat is stored may increase their risk of having a heart attack, a stroke, and diabetes -- and the level of risk may also be influenced by the person's sex, according to research presented on November 28 at the RSNA 2017 meeting in Chicago.
November 27, 2017
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Ransomware takes spot on ECRI's healthcare hazards list
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The risk to patient safety from ransomware and other cybersecurity threats is the No. 1 health technology hazard for 2018, according to a new report by healthcare consultancy ECRI Institute.
November 6, 2017
Philips tackles DoseWise Portal security vulnerability
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare said it's working to address a security vulnerability found on two versions of its DoseWise Portal radiation dose management software application.
August 28, 2017
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3 ways to defend 3D printers from cyberattacks
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
3D printers are increasingly being used in medical applications, and a cyberattack on these devices could potentially affect patient health and safety. To help, researchers from Rutgers University - New Brunswick and the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed methods to detect the hacking of 3D printer controllers.
August 15, 2017
Report: Siemens preps security fix for molecular units
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthineers expects to release software updates to address security concerns in some of its molecular imaging systems by the end of August, according to a report published August 7 by Reuters.
August 7, 2017
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Siemens issues security advisory for molecular products
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthineers and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team have issued security advisories regarding security vulnerabilities in the vendor's molecular imaging products running on Windows XP or Windows 7.
August 3, 2017
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Is your MRI scanner the weak link in your security plan?
By Ben Wilson
Cybersecurity for medical imaging equipment is often more critical than for other medical devices because the equipment stores protected health information and communicates directly with PACS and electronic medical record systems. This makes imaging equipment an attractive target for hackers, as it provides the perfect portal to a hospital's most valuable asset: patient information.
July 27, 2017
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WhatsApp helps monitor attacks on Syrian healthcare
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare data trackers are using the messaging service WhatsApp in Syria to monitor and collect information about physical attacks on healthcare workers and facilities, according to a study published online on June 8 in Lancet.
June 8, 2017
Imaging companies react to WannaCry threat in U.S.
By Erik L. Ridley
In the wake of the first reports that the WannaCry ransomware attack has also hit some U.S. hospitals, imaging vendors are moving quickly to help affected customers and to address the threat from the ransomware, which appeared worldwide on May 12.
May 21, 2017
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Report: WannaCry attacks hit U.S. hospitals
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Healthcare facilities in the U.S. have not completely escaped infection by the WannaCry ransomware attack, which was launched worldwide on May 12.
May 17, 2017
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Has ransomware virus hit the U.S.? | 10 ways to destroy your residency | MRI staff training
By Brian Casey
May 17, 2017
Lessons from NHS cyberattack? | Gadolinium dose calculator | CEUS vs. MRI
By Brian Casey
May 15, 2017
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