On a daily basis, cybercriminals employ sophisticated methods to target private personal information (PPI). The healthcare industry, in particular, faces vulnerabilities due to the widespread use of common tools for patient care management, providing opportunities for security breaches and the subsequent theft of sensitive information. This article provides a concise overview of the potential avenues through which wrongdoers may access PPI in healthcare, along with recommendations for industry professionals to enhance safeguarding measures moving forward.
Infographic provided by MCRA, a Japan regulatory medical device consultant