Cardiac Device May be at Risk for Hacking

Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices and other medical devices may be at risk for hacking. Taking into account this possibility, the American College of Cardiology''s Electrophysiology Council examined the potential risk of hacking to patients and put forward measures to improve cybersecurity for medical devices.

your cardiac device may be at risk for hacking
- pacemakers and other cardiac implantable devices
- FDA has issued guidance to tighten security of medical devices

Is Your Cardiac Device at Risk for Hacking?

Pacemakers and other cardiovascular implantable electronic devices could be at risk for hacking. Read More

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