Multiple Hacking Risks Found In Another Infusion Pump
Executive Summary
After a hacker brought the issue to the attention of Smiths Medical, the company engaged US FDA and the Department of Homeland Security, which alerted users that Smith's Medfusion 4000 wireless syringe infusion pumps are at risk from multiple cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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