TELEMEDICINE SECURITY: A NEW FRONTIER IN MEDICINE AND CYBERSECURITY

Аннотация

This article examines the development of telemedicine and its cybersecurity risks, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the rapid expansion of telemedicine services, including applications, wearable devices, and cloud systems, security vulnerabilities have emerged as a major concern. The article discusses the risks associated with data breaches, application vulnerabilities, and communication protocols such as MQTT. It highlights real-world incidents, growth in phishing attacks, and the lack of regulatory consistency. Recommendations are provided for users, healthcare workers, and service providers to strengthen telemedicine security and prevent cyberattacks on sensitive medical data.