Month: August 2017

Credit to Author: Susan Biddle| Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2017 12:58:00 +0000

Due to the sensitive information housed within medical records (Social Security numbers, addresses, medical claim data etc.), healthcare has always been one of the most frequently targeted industries by cybercriminals. Hackers who successfully steal this data can profit in a big way, as it has high value in the cybercrime black market. As digital capabilities grow within healthcare, so too do the number of vulnerabilities. This upsurge in capabilities and targets can largely be credited to the rise of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT),…

Credit to Author: Derek Manky| Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2017 12:58:00 +0000

Our 2017 Security Predictions article was titled “The Year of Accountability.” In it, I reviewed the security trends of 2016 and wrote, “If something isn’t done, there is a real risk of disrupting the emerging Digital Economy. The need for accountability at multiple levels is urgent and real.” Smart to Smarter The first half of 2017 has shown that this is more of a concern than ever. New attacks, built on the technology foundations and successes established over the past couple of years, are now smarter and more…