Cybersecurity
Medical Device Hackers Find Government Ally to Pressure Industry
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Two years ago, Jay Radcliffe discovered a software bug in his insulin pump that could allow hackers to take remote control of the device. The diabetic and computer security researcher went public with his findings at a hacker conference after the manufacturer, Medtronic Inc., didn't respond to him.
His actions led some diabetics to accuse him of endangering their lives by providing a blueprint for an attack. He said all he wanted to do was put pressure on the company and help fix an important safety issue.