Backdoor uncovered in China-made patient monitors — Contec CMS8000 raises questions about healthcare device security
The CISA and FDA have released security warnings about the Contec CMS8000, which is used for patient monitoring.
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China-based backdoor found in health devices
A potential security backdoor leading to a China-based IP address has been found in a family of patient monitoring devices ...
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Contec Patient Monitors Not Malicious, but Still Pose Big Risk to Healthcare
The Contec CMS8000 patient monitors do not contain a malicious backdoor but are plagued by an insecure and vulnerable design.
Patient monitors may have some worrying security flaws
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently issued a warning about Contec CMS8000, a patient ...
Medical surveillance monitor: Backdoor discovered in Contec CMS8000
Attackers can attack medical hardware from Contec. This can result in malicious code getting onto devices. There has been no ...
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CISA, FDA Warn of Dangerous Backdoor in Contec Patient Monitors
CISA and FDA say Contec patient monitors used in the US contain a backdoor that could allow remote attackers to tamper with the device.
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CISA Warns of Backdoor Vulnerability in Contec Patient Monitors
CISA has identified a backdoor in Contec CMS8000 devices that could allow unauthorized access to patient data and disrupt ...
Healthcare Hackers—Homeland Security Warns Of Danger To Patient Safety
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FDA have warned that healthcare hackers pose a risk to patient ...
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CISA, FDA warn of vulnerabilities in Contec patient monitors
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and Food and Drug Administration Jan. 30 released notices warning of ...
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Critical ‘Backdoor’ Discovered in Widely Used Healthcare Patient Monitors
On January 30, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication regarding cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Contec CMS8000 and Epsimed MN-120 patient monitors.
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FDA issues cybersecurity risk alert over Contec patient monitor
The FDA says the cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified may put patients at risk when the device is connected to the ...
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Backdoor in Chinese-made healthcare monitoring device leaks patient data
Functionality in the device firmware sends patient data to a hardcoded IP address that also downloads and executes binary ...