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The Underlying Risks Found in Healthcare Devices
The report by Forescout Research Labs highlights TCP/IP stack vulnerabilities impacting healthcare organizations. Healthcare sectors are significantly affected, with 75% of organizations experiencing vulnerabilities, averaging almost 500 vulnerable devices per organization. These vulnerabilities pose a greater risk in healthcare compared to other sectors. Common vulnerable devices include printers, VoIP, infusion pumps, and networking equipment, which often share network segments, increasing cyberattack potential. Recent critical vulnerabilities such as AMNESIA:33 and NAME:WRECK further exacerbate the threat landscape.