Reputational harm
Consequences from security vulnerabilities associated with medical devices, which today now includes consumer wearable devices, can directly affect the health and safety of patients and providers, according to UL. But even when such exposure does not lead to death or injury, cyber attacks can compromise patient information, disrupt provider operations and require substantial resources to rectify. “And for all parties involved, including healthcare providers, device developers and manufacturers, successful breaches resulting from the failure to address known risks can result in adverse market publicity and loss of brand reputation, as well as potential legal exposure.”