12 Oct 2018

CYBER ATTACK FEAR LEADS TO MEDTRONIC DISABLING PACEMAKER INTERNET UPDATE

  Medtronic has disabled the internet update functionality of two of its CareLink devices used to program pacemaker implants amid concerns that they may be susceptible to cyberattacks, according to a letter from the medtech giant to healthcare professionals. Vulnerabilities had been identified in the update download process that could allow an individual

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