Medtronic Insulin Pumps Vulnerable To Cybersecurity Attacks

Medtronic’s MiniMed series insulin pumps could allow unauthorized hackers to change the amount of insulin delivered to a patient, the FDA says. 

The MiniMed 600 series insulin pumps from Medtronic plc contain a potential cybersecurity risk, the Food and Drug Administration says.

The cybersecurity alert affects the MiniMed 600 series, including the 630G and 670G pumps. The risk lies in the communication...

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