Press Room
2025
The dangerous ripple effects of ransomware attacks on patient safety
Published on: April 22, 2025
A ransomware attack on one hospital can endanger patients across an entire region—Dr. Sean Kelly breaks down the data and why it’s time to treat healthcare cyber threats like regional disasters.
Medical device cybersecurity could be challenged by HHS staffing cuts
Published on: April 2, 2025
In a charged House hearing, experts warned that outdated hospital devices and massive HHS staffing cuts are leaving patients dangerously exposed. In this article, learn more about why policymakers are raising red flags.
Experts Tell Congress Lack of Tracking Creates Cybersecurity Gaps for Medical Devices
Published on: April 2, 2025
Outdated medical devices are putting patient lives at risk—and experts say the problem is growing. Dr. Christian Dameff and others sounded the alarm before Congress. Read why this could be healthcare’s next big crisis.
House subcommittee holds hearing on cybersecurity vulnerabilities in legacy medical devices
Published on: April 1, 2025
Outdated medical devices aren’t just a tech headache—they’re a ticking time bomb. In a House subcommittee hearing, Dr. Christian Dameff and other top experts warned that legacy equipment poses life-or-death risks to patients and national security. From backdoor threats to systemic vulnerabilities, here’s why Congress is finally paying attention.
Cybersecurity Threats Remain a Problem for Older Medical Devices, House Members Say
Published on: April 1, 2025
Legacy medical devices are putting lives at risk—and federal cuts could make it worse. In a gripping House hearing, Dr. Christian Dameff and other experts warned that outdated tech, staff shortages, and policy gaps are creating a perfect storm for healthcare cybersecurity. Find out what's at stake and why urgent action is needed.
Understanding Healthcare Cybersecurity as an Ecosystem
Published on: March 6, 2025
Amid rising cyber threats, healthcare leaders say AI isn’t the only tech challenge—staffing gaps and lack of strong partnerships are putting systems at risk. Discover why building cybersecurity talent is now mission-critical.
2024
NBC KHSB 41 Kansas City – ‘It weighs on my mind’: Liberty Hospital cybersecurity incident shines light on cybersecurity in hospitals
Published on: 2024
Read about how a recent cybersecurity incident at Liberty Hospital highlights the growing challenges in hospital cybersecurity.
SHIELD Security Research Center – Two people with unique backgrounds, both doctors and hackers, investigate and study the problem of ransomware damage on local medical care
Published on: 2024
Discover how medical professionals and hackers are collaborating to understand and mitigate ransomware damage in local healthcare.
Newsday – Rerouted ambulances, delayed treatment: How cyberattacks disrupt hospitals
Published on: 2024
Read an in-depth look at how cyberattacks can cause significant disruptions in hospital operations and emergency services.
2023
ABC News – Cyberattacks on hospitals are growing threats to patient safety, experts say
Published on: 2023
Experts warn that increasing cyberattacks pose serious risks to patient safety in hospitals nationwide. Read the full article here.
Politico Pro – Cyberattacks can kill (to prove a point)
Published on: 2023
A provocative take on the potential lethal consequences of cyberattacks in critical sectors. Read more.
2022
Decipher – Healthcare sector grapples with legacy devices, patching woes
Published on: 2022
Learn about the challenges the healthcare sector faces with outdated devices and patching difficulties.
2020
SC Media – Lessons from the ransomware death: Priority cyber emergency preparedness
Published on: 2020
Insights from a ransomware incident that highlight the need for better cyber emergency preparedness in healthcare.
Ars Technica – Why is the healthcare industry still so bad at cybersecurity?
Published on: 2020
An analysis of why healthcare cybersecurity continues to struggle despite advances in other sectors.