All Your Gesundheitsakten Are Belong To Us

Explore the critical security flaws in electronic health records and telemedicine platforms in this eye-opening conference talk from the 35th Chaos Communication Congress. Delve into the rapid implementation of online medical treatments and electronic health records for millions of insured patients in Germany, and uncover how simple attacks can compromise the security of these apps and platforms. Examine five concrete examples of negligent decisions made by providers of health records and telemedicine services, demonstrating how easy it is to gain mass access to confidential health data. Consider the implications of these vulnerabilities as all insured individuals' health data is set to be centrally stored and accessible online within three years. Evaluate what actions should be taken in light of these findings and which practices should be avoided to protect sensitive medical information.