Medical Device Security
Medical Device Security
Section titled “Medical Device Security”Bluetooth Vulnerabilities in Medical Implants
Section titled “Bluetooth Vulnerabilities in Medical Implants”Many modern medical devices now utilize Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to connect to smartphone apps for monitoring and data management. This introduces a potential tracking vector and attack surface.
Common BLE-Enabled Devices
Section titled “Common BLE-Enabled Devices”- Pacemakers: Newer models often have BLE enabled for remote monitoring. Historical concerns led to some high-profile individuals disabling these features.
- Glucose Monitors: Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) frequently use Bluetooth to transmit real-time data to user devices.
- CPAP Machines: Some CPAP machines emit Bluetooth signals that can be detected externally.
- Covert Tracking: BLE signals can be used as a beacon to locate individuals in sensitive environments.
- Data Interception: Unencrypted or poorly secured transmissions can leak sensitive patient health information.
Detection and Sniffing Tools
Section titled “Detection and Sniffing Tools”- Ice9 Bluetooth Sniffer: A wideband SDR-based sniffer that monitors the entire 2.4 GHz ISM band. It can be GPU-accelerated for real-time processing (e.g., on DragonOS Noble).
- Custom Sniffers: High-gain antenna setups combined with BLE dongles and LNAs (Low Noise Amplifiers) can extend the detection range of medical device signals significantly (up to 800+ feet).