Quantum readiness lags in medical devices, Forescout finds
The connected equipment hospitals depend on most is also the least ready for the move to quantum-resistant encryption, according to a new Forescout report titled Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) in Healthcare: From Data Risk to Migration Readiness.
The researchers looked at more than 2.5 million devices on more than 50 networks belonging to healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs), the hospitals, clinics and other providers that treat patients. They also tracked attack claims against healthcare providers worldwide between January and August 2026. That count included 461 public ransomware claims and 300 claims by hacktivists.
According to Forescout, attackers are using IT, IoMT (Internet of Medical Things), OT and IoT devices in these environments to deploy ransomware, extort payments and sell stolen patient data.