[PLUG-TALK] Taking Secure Protocols to Heart

[Rich Shepard]

   We've seen and heard the security problems with electronic voting
machines, and the security issues with Microsoft's problems have a 20+ year
history, but here's a new application for which there is a great need for
secure/encrypted protocols: implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)
and pacemakers. See <http://tinyurl.com/2cc939>

   While a cracker apparently needs to have all equipment within 10cm of the
device in order to take over control, there's no guarantee that the distance
will not be increased by those with intent to harm.

   The overarching issue seems to be that that security concerns are not
built in to the planning of all computerized applications, wired or
wireless. Wonder what will next be revealed as vulnerable to cracking.

Rich

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