Navigating Privacy and Security in Digital Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment Services Navigating Privacy and Security in Digital Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment Services

Navigating Privacy and Security in Digital Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment Services

A report from the Opioid Policy Institute

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As the opioid crisis continues to devastate communities across the United States, digital health services have emerged as a beacon of hope for increasing access to essential addiction treatment and recovery support. However, the promise of these digital platforms is marred by significant privacy and security concerns that threaten the very fabric of effective addiction healthcare. The following provides a summary based on a new investigative report from the Opioid Policy Institute. Their report delves into the critical aspects of privacy and security that individuals should...
CISA warns of a cybersecurity problem involving Medtronic cardiac devices. CISA warns of a cybersecurity problem involving Medtronic cardiac devices.

CISA warns of a cybersecurity problem involving Medtronic cardiac devices.

Medtronic reported a cybersecurity breach in its Paceart Optima System

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has announced that Medtronic identified a cybersecurity vulnerability in its Paceart Optima System, a platform that manages cardiac device data. This vulnerability is linked to an optional messaging feature. CISA has advised healthcare organizations to liaise with Medtronic's technical support for system updates and to minimize...
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