Category Archives: biomedical devices

Implanted Medical Devices Can Be Hacked Wirelessly, Warns U.S. Gov’t

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Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) made by Medtronic are insecure, says the Dept. of Homeland Security. Exploitation is trivial, possible outcomes include the death of the patient. And Medtronic knew about the problem for over a year.
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Security’s Greatest Enemy: Endpoints Disguised as ‘Stuff’

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When considering the security of the devices that make up the internet of things (IoT), all endpoints must be considered in the risk equation. For years the standard model for non-traditional IT assets—such as printers, IoT, ICS, and anything connecte… Continue reading Security’s Greatest Enemy: Endpoints Disguised as ‘Stuff’→