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takyon writes:

Johnson & Johnson has issued a security warning about one of its products:

Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday issued a warning about a possible cybersecurity issue with its Animas OneTouch Ping Insulin Infusion Pump. The problem was first reported by Reuters.

Computer security firm Rapid 7 discovered that it might be possible to take control of the pump via its an unencrypted radio frequency communication system that allows it to send commands and information via a wireless remote control. The company alerted Johnson & Johnson, which issued the warning. Getting too high or too low a dose of insulin could severely sicken or even kill. There have been no instances of the pumps being hacked, Johnson & Johnson said.

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1. "takyon" - https://soylentnews.org/~takyon/
2. "issued a security warning about one of its products" - http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2016/10/04/johnson-johnson-warns-insulin-pump-hack-risk-animas/91542522/
3. "issued a warning about a possible cybersecurity issue" - https://www.animas.com/sites/default/files/pdf/FINAL%20Letter%20to%20patients%20regarding%20OTP_10.04.16.16_WEB%20VERSION.PDF
4. "Reuters" - http://www.reuters.com/article/us-johnson-johnson-cyber-insulin-pumps-e-idUSKCN12411L
5. "Rapid 7" - https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2016/10/04/r7-2016-07-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-animas-onetouch-ping-insulin-pump
6. "Original Submission" - https://soylentnews.org/submit.pl?op=viewsub&subid=16214

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