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Medtronic warns patients of data breach after ShinyHunters attack

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

Medtronic disclosed a data breach affecting patients using its pacemakers and insulin pumps, months after the ShinyHunters hacking group claimed responsibility. The exposed data includes health information and personal details. The company is notifying affected individuals and advising them to monitor for identity theft.

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The delayed disclosure raises questions about Medtronic's incident response and transparency, especially given the sensitivity of medical device data.
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