The FDA doesn't want your pacemaker to get hacked
Whether it's cars or frying pans, more and more things are connected to the internet. While this adds a level a convenience and control to everyday items, there is also an increased vulnerability for things to be hacked.
The US Food and Drug Administration recognizes this threat as a possibility for internet-connected medical devices and advises manufacturers to take precautions now on how to handle future threats.
"In today's world of medical devices that are connected to a hospital's network or even a patient's own internet service at home, we see significant technological advances in patient care and, at the same time, an increase in the risk of cybersecurity breaches that could affect a device's performance and functionality," Suzanne Schwartz, associate director for science and strategic partnerships, said in a blog posted Tuesday on the FDA website.
