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Multiple challenges in securing healthcare technology: Experts
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1.5 million SingHealth patients had been the victims of a cyber security breach with their personal details stolen in Singapore's worst cyber attack to date.
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The challenge of securing healthcare technology often lies in the complexity of systems used in the industry, experts say.
For example, although basic IT infrastructure such as laptops and servers may be standardised within an institution, a large variety of medical devices may also be connected to its network.
