2025-02-05 04:39:23 Pacfic
Patient Monitors Backdoor Leaks Data to China - 4d
A backdoor has been discovered in the Contec CMS8000 patient monitor, a device manufactured by a Chinese company. This backdoor allows for remote code execution and data exfiltration, potentially sending patient data to a hardcoded IP address in China. This incident underscores serious concerns about the security of medical devices and the potential for supply chain attacks, particularly when sensitive patient data is involved. This has resulted in warnings from CISA and FDA.
Medusind Data Breach Exposes 360k Patient Data - 25d
US dental and medical billing firm Medusind is notifying over 360,000 customers that their personal, financial and medical data may have been accessed by a cybercriminal actor. The breach relates to a cyber incident that took place back on December 29, 2023. The compromised information includes names, birthdates, email addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, taxpayer IDs, payment details, and health insurance information.