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Coldplay lead to British Red Cross website crash
2010/03/08

National Theatre reveals data hack; asks for password resets
2010/03/04

YouTube hit by downtime for many users
2010/03/03

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2010/03/02

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2010/03/01

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Date: 09 March 2010
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Pacemakers given security 'cloak'

2008/09/01

A worrying development in hacking possibilities has led to a swift possible counter-measure in the medical world.

Millions of people all over the world rely on pacemakers to keep their hearts beating and a technological development whereby doctors can access the devices without the need for intrusive surgery has saved an incalculable amount of time, resources and stressful inconvenience for patients.

However, where a doctor can remotely access a device in order to make any necessary adjustments, a hacker could potentially steal personal or sensitive information.

In a worst-case scenario, there is also the possibility that unauthorised access could place a patient under life-threatening circumstances, Oh Gizmo reports.

Because of this very real threat, a new 'cloaking device' is being developed by Dr Tamara Denning at the University of Washington which would be worn externally as a medic-alert bracelet or wristwatch.

It is hoped that the 'cloaker' will block any unwanted attention from would-be hackers as the device would carry limited 'keys' which would allow doctors to remove it in order to carry out any necessary procedures.ADNFCR-1362-ID-18757494-ADNFCR

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