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Category: news | Posted by Avatar Staff 264 days ago
Via: http://go.theregister.com | Tags: hacking attacks turn heart monitors comments Discuss  
Lock up your granniesAmerican researchers have proven it's possible to maliciously turn off individuals' heart monitors through a wireless hacking attack.… read more »
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Category: news | Posted by Avatar Staff 205 days ago
Via: http://lists.jammed.com | Tags: isn wifi devices warn doctors heart attacks comments Discuss  
http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article3883082.eceBy Adam SherwinMedia CorrespondentThe TimesMay 7, 2008The Bluetooth wireless technology that allows people to use a hands-free earpiece while making a mobile telephone call could soon alert the emergency services when someone has a heart attack, Ofcom predicts.The communications regulator said that sensors could be implanted into people at risk of heart attack or diabetic collapse that would allow doctors to monitor them remotely.I read more »
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