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Hackers Could Access Medical Equipment and Pose a Threat to Lives, Northeastern Cybersecurity Expert Tells Congress

Hackers Could Access Medical Equipment and Pose a Threat to Lives, Northeastern Cybersecurity Expert Tells Congress

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A cybersecurity expert from Northeastern University, Kevin Fu, testified before Congress that hackers could access medical equipment, posing a potential threat to patients' lives. He highlighted vulnerabilities in connected medical devices that could be exploited by cyberattacks. Fu also discussed the necessary measures to improve the security of these devices.