Active photonic power transfer tech uses light to charge implants

One of the problems with powered implants such as pacemakers is the fact that when their batteries run out of juice, they have to be surgically replaced. According to a new study, though, it may someday be possible to recharge those batteries by shinin… Continue reading Active photonic power transfer tech uses light to charge implants

Study concludes that electric cars don’t affect pacemakers

Although it doesn’t happen often, it is possible for electromagnetic fields (EMFs) to affect the performance of cardiac implants such as pacemakers. Fortunately for recipients, though, a new study indicates that EMFs produced by electric cars pose no s… Continue reading Study concludes that electric cars don’t affect pacemakers

Medical Device Security with Special Guest John Nye

In episode 90 of our monthly show we discuss medical device security with John Nye, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Research and Communication at CynergisTek. Do you use an insulin pump, have a pacemaker or other medical device implant? Are you concer… Continue reading Medical Device Security with Special Guest John Nye

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

Medicine pumps & Pacemaker threat as Dr’s simulate hacked overdose

By Waqas
Doctors Demonstrate Dangers of Hacked Medicine Pumps By Simulating Emergency
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Life-saving Pacemakers, Defibrillators Can Be Hacked and Turned Off

By Waqas
Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are lifesaving devices but malicious
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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