Robotics companies intentionally shorten the lifespan of their products, say Víctor Mayoral-Vilches and Frederico Maggi, and security suffers as a result.
Swisslog Translogic PTS systems, pneumatic tube systems running mission-critical tasks in more than 2,000 North American hospitals, patched several vulnerabilities Monday.
Researchers blame a 700% spike in IoT-specific malware attacks in part on personal device usage such as digital home assistants, media players and smart TVs.
Most providers are aware of the importance of medical device security. But that acknowledgement hasn’t translated into stronger processes for inventory or response.
A lack of real-time data on inventories, connections, and device communications, combined with reliance on legacy platforms and slow patch management processes have resulted in many providers leaving the door open to attackers.
The half-dozen flaws are found in all versions of the ZOLL Defibrillator Dashboard prior to 2.2. It would take a low-skill level to exploit and could enable an attacker to gain access to credentials or impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application.