An August 21 article in Bloomberg BNA's Medical Devices
Law & Industry Report and other publications, "Cyber
Risks Mounting for Networked Medical Devices," discussed how
recent cyberattacks that hit hospitals and pharmaceutical companies
have spotlighted the risks of using medical devices that connect to
the internet and transmit sensitive personal data. Day
Pitney's Eric Fader was quoted in the article.
Eric told Bloomberg BNA that industry concerns about
medical device security are not new, but the recent
"WannaCry" cyberattack increased awareness among the
general public that any device connected to the internet is
potentially at risk for attack. "If we were to chart the
number and severity of cyberattacks over time, I think we're
still near the bottom of the hockey stick unless manufacturers stop
marketing vulnerable products and users get smarter regarding
security compliance, including controlling access and installing
necessary updates and patches on an ongoing basis," Eric
said.
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