Medtronic’s Implantable Defibrillators Vulnerable to Life-Threatening Hacks

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Thursday issued an advisory warning people of severe vulnerabilities in over a dozen heart defibrillators that could allow attackers to fully hijack them remotely, potentially putting lives of millions of patien… Continue reading Medtronic’s Implantable Defibrillators Vulnerable to Life-Threatening Hacks

FDA Recalls Nearly Half a Million Pacemakers Over Hacking Fears

Almost half a million people in the United States are highly recommended to get their pacemakers updated, as they are vulnerable to hacking.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled 465,000 pacemakers after discovering security flaws that c… Continue reading FDA Recalls Nearly Half a Million Pacemakers Over Hacking Fears

Over 8,600 Vulnerabilities Found in Pacemakers

“If you want to keep living, Pay a ransom, or die.” This could happen, as researchers have found thousands of vulnerabilities in Pacemakers that hackers could exploit.

Millions of people that rely on pacemakers to keep their hearts beating are at risk… Continue reading Over 8,600 Vulnerabilities Found in Pacemakers