Security firm Symantec has discovered a new hacking group called Orangeworm, which is deliberately and systematically targeting the healthcare sector. Specifically, Orangeworm is installing a custom backdoor dubbed Trojan.Kwampirs within large healthcare companies in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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On April 23, Danielle McGeary joined AAMI as the first vice president of healthcare technology management. Here, McGeary—who most recently served as the district manager for Aramark’s northeastern region—speaks with 24×7 Magazine exclusively about her plans for her new role and what she believes are the most pressing issues currently affecting HTM.
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In an effort to harmonize the work being done in hospitals and by device manufacturers to address medical device vulnerabilities, Irving, Texas-based healthcare consultancy Vizient has formed the Medical Device Cybersecurity Task Force. The mission of the task force is to facilitate collaboration to minimize the risk and cost of medical device cybersecurity by fostering standard practices for the benefit of the health care industry.
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An impressive lineup of healthcare technology experts and innovators, along with clinicians, patient safety champions, standards developers, young professionals, and students is set to receive an AAMI award or scholarship this year at the association’s annual conference. The honors recognize these individuals’ leadership, dedication, and contributions to the association and to the healthcare technology community as a whole.
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U.S. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, has revealed that the FDA is taking steps to enhance and modernize its approach to medical device safety and innovation. Such steps are outlined in the agency’s Medical Device Safety Action Plan: Protecting Patients, Promoting Public Health, which was released on Tuesday, April 17.
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