The healthcare industry is undergoing digital transformation, improving data exchange and providing clinicians with more data through AI tools and advanced analytics. However, this transformation has led to increased risks of patient data exposure. A recent report identified over 14,000 unique IP addresses globally exposing sensitive medical information on the public internet, with open ports and web interfaces being major contributors. Implementing multi-factor authentication and limiting public internet exposure for DICOM services are recommended steps to improve security. EMR systems, particularly Epic, account for a significant portion of exposed data, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures in widely used healthcare technology.
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Nearly 7,000 US Healthcare Devices & Records Are Exposed to the Public Internet, Research Shows
