The Food and Drug Administration has long been associated with drug approvals and food safety, but its role in regulating medical technology is just as critical. In recent years, the FDA has raised concerns about unsecured healthcare software, a problem that is growing as hospitals and clinics rely more heavily on digital systems. These warnings have not made front-page headlines, yet they carry enormous implications for patient safety and national security. Unsecured software can expose sensitive medical data, disrupt critical devices, and even put lives at risk. The understated tone of the FDA’s alerts belies the seriousness of the threat.
