MRI scans, X-rays and more leaked online in major breach - over a million healthcare devices affected, here's what we know

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• Modat found more than 1.2 million misconfigured devices leaking info
• This includes MRI scans, X-rays, and other sensitive files, together with patient contact data
• The healthcare industry needs a proactive approach to cybersecurity, researchers warn

Researchers have warned there are currently over a million internet-connected healthcare devices which are misconfigured, leaking all the data they generate online - putting millions of people at risk of identity theft, phishing, wire fraud, and more.