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Shocking research by Modat reveals over 1.2 million healthcare devices globally are exposed on the open internet, leaking sensitive patient MRI scans, X-rays, bloodwork results, and PHI. Misconfigurations, default passwords, and unpatched systems create pathways for data theft, fraud, and ransomware attacks, turning cybersecurity into a critical patient safety issue. This systemic failure underscores the urgent need for healthcare providers to reassess network security fundamentals.

A massive cyberattack on University Hospital Frankfurt forced a complete network shutdown, exposing healthcare's vulnerability as the EU's most-targeted critical sector. With 309 incidents in 2023 alone, underinvestment and poor cyber hygiene are putting patient lives at risk while costing millions. This investigation reveals why healthcare data is a 'perfect business plan' for criminals and the urgent reforms needed.