Category: Safety

Safety

Federal Agencies Warn of Cyberattacks Targeting Programmable Logic Controllers

Iranian-affiliated actors are exploiting internet-facing operational technology devices, leading to operational disruptions and financial losses across US infrastructure.

Social Engineering Drives 88% of Healthcare Cybersecurity Losses
Texas Directs Healthcare Facilities to Align With FDA Medical Device Cybersecurity Guidance
CISA Issues Alert on Endpoint Management System Security After Stryker Cyberattack
Stryker Hit by Cyberattack Linked to Iran-Tied Hacking Group, Causing Global Network Outage
FDA Updates Medical Device Cybersecurity Guidance to Address New Federal Requirements
What 2025’s Healthcare Breaches Taught Us and Why 2026 Raises the Stakes

Safety

24×7 Appoints Medical Device Cybersecurity Expert to Advisory Board

The cybersecurity veteran joins 24x7’s advisory board as cyber resilience becomes a growing focus for the HTM field.

Safety

Healthcare Hit by Evolving Ransomware Tactics in 2025

Sophos’ latest annual report explores the real-world ransomware experiences of 292 healthcare providers hit by ransomware in the past year.

Cybersecurity

Understanding and Preventing Piggybacking Attacks in Your Network

Piggybacking attacks exploit trust to slip past defenses, often going unnoticed until damage is done. Understanding how they work—and strengthening both digital and physical safeguards—can help reduce risk.

Medical Device Errors

How Gaps in Requirements Traceability Fuel Recalls and Injuries

Breakdowns in linking requirements to design, risk, and verification are fueling software errors, compliance gaps, and costly recalls across device categories.

Fire Safety

Patient Dies After Defibrillator Fire at Tennessee Hospital

A patient using a defibrillator died at a southern-based medical center after the device erupted in fire and burned his body.

Hospital Safety

New Hospital Visitor System Features ‘Always-On’ Offline Capability

Managed from an Apple iPad, the system is designed to maintain visitor check-in, logging, and badge printing functions even during internet or power outages.