What’s Next for Connected Devices in Health Care?

According to a Deloitte study, approximately 68% of medical devices will be either connected or connectable to a health system network by 2025. Each of those devices simultaneously represents an opportunity for health care providers to transform the d… Continue reading What’s Next for Connected Devices in Health Care?

Ring’s Flying In-Home Camera Drone Escalates Privacy Worries

Privacy fears are blasting off after Amazon’s Ring division unveiled the new Always Home Cam, a smart home security camera drone. Continue reading Ring’s Flying In-Home Camera Drone Escalates Privacy Worries

More Than Half of IoT Devices Vulnerable to Severe Attacks

A full 98 percent of all IoT device traffic is unencrypted, exposing personal and confidential data on the network. Continue reading More Than Half of IoT Devices Vulnerable to Severe Attacks

Max-Severity Bug in Infusion Pump Gateway Puts Lives at Risk

The critical bug in a connected medical device can allow an attacker to remotely manipulate hospital pumps, either to withhold meds or dispense too much. Continue reading Max-Severity Bug in Infusion Pump Gateway Puts Lives at Risk

Connected Device Security Bill Becomes Law in California

The State of California enacted a law requiring manufacturers of connected devices to equip their products with “reasonable” security features. On 28 September, California Governor Jerry Brown approved SB-327. The law, which is entitled &#8… Continue reading Connected Device Security Bill Becomes Law in California