DocumentCode :
1299031
Title :
Researchers Fight to Keep Implanted Medical Devices Safe from Hackers
Author :
Leavitt, Neal
Author_Institution :
Leavitt Communications
Volume :
43
Issue :
8
fYear :
2010
Firstpage :
11
Lastpage :
14
Abstract :
Implantable medical devices have become increasingly popular, and a growing number are equipped with wireless communications technology to increase their usefulness. However, this could make the devices susceptible to hackers.
Keywords :
Cardiology; Encryption; Medical services; Monitoring; Pacemakers; Wireless communication; IMDs; Implantable medical devices; cardiac defibrillators; cardiac pacemakers; insulin pumps; security; wireless communications;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Computer
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9162
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/MC.2010.237
Filename :
5551041
Link To Document :
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