Remote access technologies expose home care firms to cybersecurity vulnerabilities, experts say

Remote access technologies expose home care firms to cybersecurity vulnerabilities, experts say
McKnights Home Care; by Adam Healy; 4/18/24 
Some of the most commonly used technologies in home care are also among the easiest for criminals to exploit. ... Remote access systems include any technology that allows users to connect to and access a computer, server or network remotely. Within home care, this could be tools such as remote patient monitoring devices, secure messaging apps, telehealth platforms, cloud-based applications or systems that allow users to remotely access patient data, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. And while these technologies bring efficiency, they can also expose providers and their patients to risk.