ICD’s are hackable!
Researchers hacked an ICD (Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator) using a computer and a software radio. The researchers were able to get patient data, settings and change settings causing the ICD to deliver a shock. Link to the full IEEE research article is in the linked article.

What is the first thing you think about when you set up a wireless network?  “Do I want to let my neighbors access my network?”

Depending on your level of geek, illegal porn downloading and sense of community, you set your security level. So where was Medtronic’s security level? At the “what is the internet?” level?

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