Device-Makers Have Amped Up Defenses Against Hackers
Executive Summary
As reports of potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities and ransomware attacks on health-care institutions have increased in recent years, manufacturers are stepping up efforts to protect their products and reputation. To defend against such attacks companies are developing strategies and hiring hackers who are able to understand potential adversaries.
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