Pacemakers Exposed by Unencrypted Updates

In 2018, security researchers showed that many implanted pacemakers were vulnerable because their firmware update systems lacked encryption or digital signatures. Attackers could remotely install malicious code, delivering unsafe shocks or disabling therapy altogether. The flaw stemmed from unprotected update channels and outdated programmer software, forcing regulators and manufacturers to push emergency security fixes.

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