The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a medical advisory warning for a potential software vulnerability in the Pyxis MedStation and Pyxis Anesthesia (PAS) ES system made by Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX). According to the DHS warning, Becton Dickinson reported the vulnerability to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Affected models of the drug-dispensing devices […]
DHS warns on Insulet Omnipod
The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a medical advisory to warn of vulnerabilities with the Insulet (NSDQ:PODD) Omnipod insulin management system. According to the advisory, the affected insulin pumps are designed to communicate using a wireless RF with Insulet’s personal diabetes manager device, but the RF communication protocol does not properly implement authentication or […]
FDA, DHS ink cooperative medtech cybersecurity agreement
The FDA said yesterday that it is partnering with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security seeking to jointly improve cybersecurity in medical devices. The two agencies inked a memorandum of agreement looking to implement a new framework that will improve coordination and cooperation between the two bodies, according to the release. Through the agreement, both […]
DHS official: Ransomware an increasing threat to medical device cybersecurity
Medical devices will increasingly be the target of ransomware, according to a US Department of Homeland Security official. Threats to medical devices are expanding alongside the expansion of Internet of Things technology, according to DHS Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team director Marty Edwards. “It’s only a matter of time before we see some […]
Obama administration taps new anti-hacking agency
(Reuters) — Calling the destructive cyberattack on Sony Pictures "a game changer," a top White House official this week announced a new intelligence unit to coordinate analysis of cyber threats, modeled on similar U.S. government efforts to fight terrorism.
U.S. government probes medical devices for possible cyber flaws
(Reuters) – The U.S. Homeland Security Dept. is investigating about 2 dozen cases of suspected cybersecurity flaws in medical devices and hospital equipment that officials fear could be exploited by hackers, a senior official at the agency told Reuters.
Hacking: Password risk affects some 300 medical devices, says Homeland Security
The Dept. of Homeland Security warned last month that some 300 medical devices may be vulnerable to malicious hacking thanks to manufacturers’ hard-coded default passwords. Devices at risk include external defibrillators, infusion pumps, lab and analysis equipment, ventilators and more.
U.S. Customs seized $83M worth of counterfeit medical devices, drugs in 2012
U.S. Customs & Border Protection seized more than 2,350 parcels containing counterfeit medical devices and pharmaceutical products last year valued at $83 million, according a new report from the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security.
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Device hacking: Federal agencies urge heightened review of device cybersecurity
A handful of government bodies are asking federal regulators to establish medical device software security protocols as part of the FDA’s regular review of medical devices.
The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security joined the Information Security & Privacy Advisory Board of the National Institute of Standards & Technology in calling for heightened review of medical devices, citing security weaknesses that may leave them vulnerable to "malicious tampering."
