Posts Tagged 'hacking'

Broward Health Targeted in Massive Data Breach

broward health targeted in data breachIn the latest sign that nothing is off limits for hackers looking to wreak havoc on the nation’s computer systems, Broward Health recently reported the theft of the records of some 1.3 million people. Included in the breach were patient social security numbers, medical histories, and bank account information.

Broward Health is a regional health care provider that services the southeastern portion of Florida. For comparison’s sake, the ...

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Could Your Defibrillator Get Hacked?

company alleges heart defibrillator vulnerable to hackingIt sounds like something out of a movie plot.

The computer genius sits in a dark room illuminated only by the glow of a computer monitor. His fingers fly across a keyboard, writing code for an unknown reason. He sits back once his program is complete and inspects his handiwork. It’s a work of art. As he clicks his mouse to upload the code into the ether, he sighs and ...

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