Cybersecurity and Frequent Cyber Attacks on IoT Devices in Healthcare: Issues and Solutions

TL;DR

This paper reviews cybersecurity threats to healthcare IoT devices, analyzes underlying vulnerabilities, and discusses potential solutions to enhance security and mitigate risks in healthcare systems.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive survey of cyber attack types, their impact, and emerging mitigation strategies specific to IoT in healthcare.

Findings

High frequency of cyber attacks on healthcare IoT devices

Significant vulnerabilities due to inadequate security measures

Emerging strategies show promise in mitigating risks

Abstract

Integrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices in healthcare has revolutionized patient care, offering improved monitoring, diagnostics, and treatment. However, the proliferation of these devices has also introduced significant cybersecurity challenges. This paper reviews the current landscape of cybersecurity threats targeting IoT devices in healthcare, discusses the underlying issues contributing to these vulnerabilities, and explores potential solutions. Additionally, this study offers solutions and suggestions for researchers, agencies, and security specialists to overcome these IoT in healthcare cybersecurity vulnerabilities. A comprehensive literature survey highlights the nature and frequency of cyber attacks, their impact on healthcare systems, and emerging strategies to mitigate these risks.