Security News > 2022 > April > 3 Reasons Connected Devices are More Vulnerable than Ever
We are surrounded by billions of connected devices that contribute round-the-clock to practically every aspect of our lives - from transportation, to entertainment, to health and well-being.
Since connected devices increasingly rely on software for their many capabilities and features, their exposure to cyber threats grows exponentially.
The combination of outdated software, 24x7 operation, and access to information make connected devices treasured targets for hackers.
Hackers are quickly recognizing that connected devices can be an easily compromised endpoint.
When you consider that more than 50% of connected devices used in typical oncology and pharmacology departments and hospital labs run on legacy medical devices, it's easy to understand how full of opportunity connected medical devices are for hackers.
Some leading cybersecurity experts even go as far as saying weaponized connected devices are a real threat, and in the wrong hands, can lead to mass casualty events.