Biohackers chase Johnny Mnemonic with ‘Pegleg’ implanted hard drive
Using off-the-shelf parts and the help of a nurse enthusiast, a biohacking group designed, built, and subcutaneously implanted three networked hard drives. We inquired and watched.
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Who foots the bill for medical IoT security?
For implanted medical devices, where a faulty update could harm or even kill a patient, a doctor’s office visit is in order. With no billing code, hospitals have been eating the costs.
Yes, your life-saving medical devices can be hacked
At DefCon, hackers discuss flaws—and real dangers—in dozens of biomedical devices, from pacemakers and insulin pumps to glucose monitors and digital intravenous drips.