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Insulin Pump Hacking Gets Lawmakers' Attention
Computer security specialist Jay Radcliffe recently got the attention of many—including the popular press—after he successfully hacked his insulin pump onstage as part of a presentation at the Black Hat security conference (for more on that, check out our blog post titled "Insulin Pump Hacking: Sensationalism or Legitimate Threat?").
August 23, 2011
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In response, representatives Anna Eshoo (D - CA) and Edward Markey (D - MA) have asked the Government Accountability Office to investigate the FCC's attempts to protect medical devices using wireless technologies from hacking.
The following is excerpted from a letter the two lawmakers recently wrote to the GAO:
As senior members of the Energy and Commerce Committee, we would like GAO to report on the extent to which FCC is:
1. Identifying the challenges and risks posed by the proliferation of medical implants and other devices that make use of broadband and wireless technology.
2. Taking steps to improve the efficiency of the regulatory processes applicable to broadband and wireless enabled medical devices.
3. Ensuring wireless enabled medical devices will not cause harmful interference to other equipment.
4. Overseeing such devices to ensure they are safe, reliable, and secure.
5. Coordinating its activities with the Food and Drug Administration."
—Brian Buntz
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