IoT devices with vulnerabilities expanded a whopping 136% from a year ago.
The Riskiest Connected Devices in 2024 Forescout Research report identifies 162 vulnerabilities, potentially exposing patient data, disrupting healthcare operations, and posing risks to patient safety.
The healthcare industry’s investment in device security is helping to reduce risk from a year ago. In other positive vertical news, nearly every industry reduced its Telnet exposure and increased the use of SSH. However, healthcare is undoubtedly feeling the pain from major ransomware attacks in 2024, especially in the US. At the same time, the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) has traded risk places with operational technology and moved up the risky-device scale.
While IoT and IoMT have similarities in terms of connecting devices and collecting data, they serve different purposes and face distinct challenges. IoT focuses on enhancing convenience and automation in various industries, while IoMT is dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes.
Since Windows is by far the most common operating system across every industry, the report drills down into the versions used in each industry. Windows versions are divided into two categories: currently supported – such as Windows 10 and 11 – and legacy, which includes versions such as Windows 8, 7, XP and CE.
SOURCE : https://www.forescout.com/research-labs/riskiest-devices/
