AAMI Exceeds 10,000 Members
With a focus on safe, effective health technology, the nonprofit Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation now boasts 10,000 active members.
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Researchers Uncover Software Flaws Leaving Medical Devices Vulnerable to Hackers
Researchers have found several vulnerabilities in the Nucleus Real-time Operating System, a software suite owned by Siemens used in medical devices, such as patient monitors and anesthesia, ultrasound, and x-ray machines.
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Right to Repair Movements Nets Major Win
In late October, the U.S. Copyright Office issued new exemptions to Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that relate to the repair of digital devices, including medical equipment. Here, 24×7 chief editor Keri Forsythe-Stephens shares why this is noteworthy and which organization is opposing this move.
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UL Launches SafeCyber to Secure Connected Devices
UL, a global safety science company, has launched its SafeCyber Digital Security Platform, a suite of solutions designed to provide cybersecurity for connected devices.
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San Diego EDs Deluged with Patients After Cyberattack
In May, a ransomeware attack targeting Scripps Health in San Diego diverted critical patients to other nearby providers, leading to the overcrowding of two large academic emergency departments.
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