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US Homeland Security Sees Rapid Growth In Device Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reports

A center inside the US Department of Homeland Security has seen a massive spike in the number of potential medical device cybersecurity vulnerabilities that it has responded to in the past year. The government says it reflects better collaboration and disclosure policies in industry.

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While US FDA issues alerts for the most severe medical device cybersecurity vulnerabilities, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has seen a spike in potential threats, which it has responded to by issuing advisories.

The growth could have multiple causes, but one likely factors if positive, according to government officials: the industry and security...

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