"Medtronic Recalls Vulnerable MiniMed Insulin Pumps"

Medtronic is recalling its insulin pumps as a result of their vulnerability to being hijacked by hackers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned of the danger of vulnerabilities in Medtronic's MiniMed insulin pumps, stating that the exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow malicious actors to alter a pump's settings. According to the FDA, the tampering of insulin pumps could lead to extremely low or high blood sugar, posing a significant threat to the well-being of patients. This article continues to discuss the risks posed by vulnerable insulin pumps, the recall of these devices, and Medtronic's efforts to improve the security of their medical devices. 

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