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Defibrillator communications unencrypted-> 0

Submitted by HaeMaker on Wednesday March 12 2008, @12:36AM

HaeMaker writes "AP has the news that the wireless protocol used for reading and controlling some implanted defibrillators is not encrypted. Anyone with special software and an antenna can read personal information from the implants and even reprogram the device, however it appears from the article, an attacker can not cause the defibrillator to shock a patient."
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Ray Noorda passed away

Submitted by HaeMaker on Monday October 09 2006, @06:23PM

HaeMaker writes "Ray Noorda passed away today at the age of 82. Founder of Novell and investor in coutnless technology companies, he will be sorely missed."

TiVo's injunction blocked by Federal court

Submitted by on Friday August 18 2006, @11:56AM

HaeMaker writes "TiVo injuction blocked by Federal Circuit Court pending appeal. More information can be found in this EchoStar press release."