Episode 6: The Evolution of Medical Device Cyber Threats: Past, Present, and Future
How do medical device vulnerabilities pose life-threatening risks?
In this episode, Christian and Trevor again explore the fascinating and critical world of medical device cybersecurity. Specifically, they discuss past attacks, present challenges, and future risks, from vulnerable pacemakers to autonomous surgical robots. They highlight the importance of transparency, proactive security design, and responsible research in protecting the devices we trust with our lives.
Key points:
- The 2007 cybersecurity concerns surrounding Dick Cheney’s pacemaker.
- Barnaby Jack’s insulin pump and pacemaker hacking demonstrations.
- Vulnerabilities in legacy medical devices.
- The FDA’s guidance on medical device cybersecurity.
- The rise of AI in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity applications.
- Risks associated with autonomous surgical robots.
- Proximity-based security myths and the dangers of tools like BlueSniper Rifles.
