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Would you believe me if I told you that right now, there are cyborgs living among us?
That’s right.
There are people that can listen to colors through an implanted antennae, or who are
alerted when earthquakes occur through a vibration in a device in their arm.
These self-proclaimed cyborgs have even started a foundation to support and educate others
like them.,
In this world where sci-fi has literally come to life, common body enhancements, or “body
hacks” as the community calls them, include magnets that tingle when near an electromagnetic
field or enhance sounds if implanted in the ear lobes, a compas-like device that vibrates
when you face north, and LEDs that light up under your skin, among others.
But, because these are often implanted by enthusiasts instead of medical professionals,
they have the potential for dangerous side effects such as infections and pain.
Implantable RFID chips are one of the most popular choices.
These are commonly used in pets, but in humans can be programmed to unlock doors or smartphones.
In Sweden, thousands of people have had a chip implanted.
While in the US, the FDA has approved their use in humans for identifying patients and
tracking their medical records.,
The medical community’s use of implantable technology extends far beyond RFID chips.
They use pacemakers, insulin pumps, contraceptives, devices to monitor health and disease, and
cochlear implants for hearing.
These innovations have greatly improved patients’ lives, providing them peace of mind and even
reproducing abilities that were once lost.
But there is an extremely scary downside.
In addition to the potential for malfunction, this technology can be vulnerable to hackers.,,
And, while RFID chips can be used to track users or get their information, the hacking
of pacemakers and insulin pumps can be deadly.
In 2011, a diabetic patient presented at a security conference how he reverse engineered
his insulin pump’s communication channel, exposing a dangerous vulnerability and bringing
these issues to light.
In 2016, Johnson & Johnson warned their insulin pump users that they discovered a security
vulnerability, though they didn’t know of any attempts to hack their devices.
And just last year, the FDA released a safety notice alerting individuals with certain Abbot
brand implantable defibrillators of cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Certain devices that connect to hospital networks can act as entry point and pose a wider threat
for entire hospital systems, from information breaches to ransomware attacks where the system
is held hostage, essentially stopping patient care in its tracks.
The good news is that the FDA started to include cybersecurity in their medical device evaluations
since 2014 and have already blocked devices with insufficient security from coming to
market.
As these guidelines take effect on newer models and devices, we can hopefully expect a safer
and cyborg-friendly world.
At least i hope.
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What futuristic device would you want to install to make your body better?
As always my name is Blocko, this has been Life Noggin, don't forget to keep on thinking!