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takyon [soylentnews.org] writes:

Johnson & Johnson has issued a security warning about one of its products [usatoday.com]:

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

Computer security firm Rapid 7 [rapid7.com] 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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