Poor hospital IT security puts pacemakers at risk

Internet-connected computers that aren’t configured securely are a weak link in hospital systems that could be exploited to hack into control systems for implanted pacemakers, according to Wired.com. The report previewed Shakacon, an IT security conference.

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