Security in medical devices

A recent article in the Boston Globe looks at medical devices and assesses the risks the security threat they present. Many of the medical devices rely on wireless signals, which could serve as a target for a security breech. Pacemakers and infusion pumps were singled out in the article, whose wireless signals put their private information and control of the device at risk of an attack. However, any of these sanctions fall outside the realm of the FDA's control. Read the full article here.

Are you concerned about patient safety in regards to security risk of medical devices? What are extra precautions that could be taken to ensure patient safety?