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Re:Is an open-source pacemaker safer than closed-source? by sliverstorm on Friday May 11, 2012 @11:43AM (#3959763)
Maybe I'm missing something here, but why is security from attackers a concern for pacemakers?
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Re:Is an open-source pacemaker safer than closed-source? by ctdonath on Friday May 11, 2012 @12:06PM (#3959890)
Because they use wireless interfaces.

Because some people find surreptitious conspiratorial killing beneficial, be it involving large amounts of currency or mere amusement.

Because an "accidental" bump from a stranger, with suitable planning & equipment, can have "unrelated" terminal results seconds or days later.

Because that planning becomes a whole lot easier for someone who has the source code.

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Re:Is an open-source pacemaker safer than closed-source? by willvarfar on Friday May 11, 2012 @11:45AM (#3959774)
Because medical devices are pretty shoddy right now? http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/10/27/fatal_insulin_pump_a...
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