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Market in Medical Devices of Blockchain-Based IoT and Recent Cyberattacks

  • Shih-Shuan WANG (Faculty Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Faculty Technological Engineering and Industrial Management, Transilvania University of Brasov) ;
  • Hung-Pu (Hong-fu) CHOU (Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, University of Luxembourg) ;
  • Aleksander IZEMSKI (Faculty of Computer Science and Telecommunications. Poznan Univeristy of Technology) ;
  • Alexandru DINU (Electronics and Computers Department, Transilvania University of Brasov) ;
  • Eugen-Silviu VRAJITORU (Faculty of Technological Enginnering and Industrial Management, Transilvania University of Brasov) ;
  • Zsolt TOTH (Faculty of Technological Enginnering and Industrial Management, Transilvania University of Brasov) ;
  • Mircea BOSCOIANU (Faculty Technological Engineering and Industrial Management, Transilvania University of Brasov, INCAS - National Institute for Aerospace Research )
  • Received : 2023.05.15
  • Accepted : 2023.06.14
  • Published : 2023.06.30
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Abstract

The creativity of thesis is that the significance of cyber security challenges in blockchain. The variety of enterprises, including those in the medical market, are the targets of cyberattacks. Hospitals and clinics are only two examples of medical facilities that are easy targets for cybercriminals, along with IoT-based medical devices like pacemakers. Cyberattacks in the medical field not only put patients' lives in danger but also have the potential to expose private and sensitive information. Reviewing and looking at the present and historical flaws and vulnerabilities in the blockchain-based IoT and medical institutions' equipment is crucial as they are sensitive, relevant, and of a medical character. This study aims to investigate recent and current weaknesses in medical equipment, of blockchain-based IoT, and institutions. Medical security systems are becoming increasingly crucial in blockchain-based IoT medical devices and digital adoption more broadly. It is gaining importance as a standalone medical device. Currently the use of software in medical market is growing exponentially and many countries have already set guidelines for quality control. The achievements of the thesis are medical equipment of blockchain-based IoT no longer exist in a vacuum, thanks to technical improvements and the emergence of electronic health records (EHRs). Increased EHR use among providers, as well as the demand for integration and connection technologies to improve clinical workflow, patient care solutions, and overall hospital operations, will fuel significant growth in the blockchain-based IoT market for linked medical devices. The need for blockchain technology and IoT-based medical device to enhance their health IT infrastructure and design and development techniques will only get louder in the future. Blockchain technology will be essential in the future of cybersecurity, because blockchain technology can be significantly improved with the cybersecurity adoption of IoT devices, i.e., via remote monitoring, reducing waiting time for emergency rooms, track assets, etc. This paper sheds the light on the benefits of the blockchain-based IoT market.

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