We have read the news about medical devices with the potential of being hacked, well now it looks like there is help on the way, almost like anti virus and malware protection for your pacemaker and defibrillator. BD
On a number of occasions, we've seen reports suggesting that pacemakers could be sent signals which could instruct them to do all sorts of unwanted things, including shut off completely. Thankfully, the University of Washington's Dr. Tamara Denning has heeded the warnings and created a possible solution. The so-called cloaking device would enable pacemakers to "resist any instructions that come from anyone other than the doctor," though it has yet to be put to the test. in the real world Now, making sure your doc has passed a sufficient amount of background checks is another matter entirely.
Cloaking device could shield pacemakers from malicious signals - Engadget
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