MRI scanners, x-ray machines, and thousands of other medical devices are vulnerable to hacking, creating major health risks for patients, according to researchers. To learn more, read this article from www.cio.com.
“The risks arise partly because medical equipment is increasingly connected to the Internet so that data can be fed into electronic patient records systems, said researcher Scott Erven, who presented his findings with fellow researcher Mark Collao at the DerbyCon security conference. Besides the privacy concerns, there are safety implications if hackers can alter people’s medical records and treatment plans, Erven said.”
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