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The FDA Took 10 Years to Require Cybersecurity in Medical Devices

The FDA knew of critical vulnerabilities in wireless medical devices in 2013. It took a decade to mandate cybersecurity. Millions of unpatchable devices remain implanted.

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The FDA knew wireless medical devices had serious security vulnerabilities in 2013. It took until 2023 to require manufacturers to address them. The devices implant

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