"Brain Computer Interfaces May Be the Future, but Will They Be Secure?"

NCC Group conducted a study that highlights different use cases for Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and the security threats posed by them. BCIs allow people to use their brain activity to control their computers. This technology is essential for people whose brain has become dysfunctional because of medical problems. However, as with all technology, BCIs have been found to be vulnerable to attacks, which present a much greater threat if hacked than a PC losing data. If a hacker were to compromise a user's BCI, they could cause paralyzation, brain damage, or loss of life. These risks call for an immediate investigation into mitigating these potential attacks through various measures. According to NCC Group's report, it is important to implement security in the design of BCIs in order to mitigate much of the impact of adversarial attacks. The problems exist in the pre-implantation process, supply chain security, wireless technologies, and more. BCIs' security and safety measures are not yet at an acceptable level. As there is little regulation on security and safety requirements, this technology remains vulnerable and risky. This article continues to discuss the concept of BCIs, the security and safety risks associated with this technology, and what needs to be done to improve the security of BCIs against attacks. 

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