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Hospitals at Risk: Cybersecurity Vulnerability Discovered in EEG Medical Device NeuroWorks Natus

by Fred Pennic 11/09/2023 Leave a Comment

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Critical Vulnerability in NeuroWorks Natus EEG Software Could Allow Cyberattacks on Hospitals

What You Should Know:

– A new critical vulnerability was discovered in NeuroWorks Natus Electroencephalogram (EEG) Software that could allow cybercriminals to take control of affected devices and steal medical data. NeuroWorks Natus Electroencephalogram (EEG) software solution is widely used across clinics, hospitals, large teaching facilities and medical device providers for EEG, LTM, ICU, sleep, and research studies.

– Trustwave SpiderLabs discovered the vulnerability affects the software’s default credentials, could be exploited by cybercriminals to remotely execute code on target devices. This could allow them to gain access to sensitive medical data, systems, and healthcare operations.

– The vulnerability is yet to be patched. All users of NeuroWorks Natus EEG Software are urged to update to the latest version of the software immediately.

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