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Your Device Security Questions Answered While in office as US Vice-President, Dick Cheney had the remote monitoring function of his pacemaker turned off over concerns a malicious hacker could access his device. In 2012, an episode of the TV drama Homeland depicts a faraway terrorist hacking into the fictional US Vice-President’s pacemaker and assassinating him. It may have made for thrilling TV, but is successful malicious hacking of a cardiac device possible in real life? Image December 15, 2022 Blog Top 6: Our Most Read Blogs of 2022 Whether it’s from our engaged team at BIOTRONIK, inspiring patients, or expert physicians—one thing is clear from our most read BIOTRONIK blog stories of 2022: real stories, from real people, touch hearts. 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Latest Press Releases Show all press releases Image December 15, 2021 Statement BIOTRONIK Statement on the Log4Shell Vulnerability The discovery of a high-severity vulnerability known as Log4Shell was disclosed publicly on December 9, 2021, while a related lower-severity vulnerability was disclosed on December 14, 2021. These vulnerabilities are present in a software library used by many servers worldwide (see Background for details). In light of this recent discovery, BIOTRONIK has carefully analyzed all of its provided services. The analysis concluded that the conditions for exploitation of the Log4Shell vulnerability and the related CVE-2021-45046 and CVE-2021-45105 vulnerabilities do not exist in any of BIOTRONIK’s Image June 19, 2020 Statement BIOTRONIK Statement on CardioMessenger II Cybersecurity CardioMessenger devices form an essential part of BIOTRONIK’s remote monitoring system, enabling the secure transmission of critical patient and device data to the treating physician. As the company that pioneered remote monitoring, we have taken cybersecurity design seriously since 2001. It is integrated into our quality management system, all relevant business processes and prioritized at every step of the product life cycle. Our cardiac implants do not accept programming modifications or commands via any form of long-distance communication. By design, it is technically impossible to Image March 4, 2020 Statement BIOTRONIK Statement on “SweynTooth” Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a Safety Communication regarding a family of cybersecurity vulnerabilities known as SweynTooth, which may introduce risks for certain medical devices that use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wireless communication technology. If exploited, these vulnerabilities can allow unauthorized users to potentially cause a device to stop working, stop it from working correctly and/or bypass security to access certain device functions. The FDA has said it is not aware of any confirmed adverse events related to these vulnerabilities although software to exploit Press Contact Corporate Public Relations & Communications press@biotronik.com +49 (0) 30 68905 1414 Get in contact
Image April 6, 2023 Blog How Much Exercise Is Enough for a Healthy Heart? Recent Studies Reveal Optimal Levels of Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Health
Image April 6, 2023 Blog How Much Exercise Is Enough for a Healthy Heart? Recent Studies Reveal Optimal Levels of Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Health
Image March 30, 2023 Blog “Hats off to Your Work!” The first patient visit to BIOTRONIK in a long while met with excitement and enthusiasm
Image March 30, 2023 Blog “Hats off to Your Work!” The first patient visit to BIOTRONIK in a long while met with excitement and enthusiasm
Image March 7, 2023 Blog Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Women Who Helped Shape Cardiology Women’s History Month is the perfect time to celebrate the incredible achievements of the women who have shaped the field of cardiology.
Image March 7, 2023 Blog Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Women Who Helped Shape Cardiology Women’s History Month is the perfect time to celebrate the incredible achievements of the women who have shaped the field of cardiology.
Image February 16, 2023 Blog New German Supply Chain Act Focuses on Human Rights Biotronik’s Chief Procurement Officer Takes a Look at the New Statutory Regulations
Image February 16, 2023 Blog New German Supply Chain Act Focuses on Human Rights Biotronik’s Chief Procurement Officer Takes a Look at the New Statutory Regulations
Image January 17, 2023 Blog Mindfulness Isn’t Just a Buzzword at BIOTRONIK With 2023 upon us, BIOTRONIK employees are no exception to the kind of motivated goal-setting we often see at this time of year. Whether it’s more sports, a more mindful approach to everyday life, or to quit smoking—it’s important to have as much support as possible. That’s why BIOTRONIK’s Health Program 2023 will work to empower employees to achieve their health-related goals. 2023’s edition places a special focus on improving mental health at work, alongside the company’s work to promote physical health.
Image January 17, 2023 Blog Mindfulness Isn’t Just a Buzzword at BIOTRONIK With 2023 upon us, BIOTRONIK employees are no exception to the kind of motivated goal-setting we often see at this time of year. Whether it’s more sports, a more mindful approach to everyday life, or to quit smoking—it’s important to have as much support as possible. That’s why BIOTRONIK’s Health Program 2023 will work to empower employees to achieve their health-related goals. 2023’s edition places a special focus on improving mental health at work, alongside the company’s work to promote physical health.
Image January 2, 2023 Blog Myth or Fact? Your Device Security Questions Answered While in office as US Vice-President, Dick Cheney had the remote monitoring function of his pacemaker turned off over concerns a malicious hacker could access his device. In 2012, an episode of the TV drama Homeland depicts a faraway terrorist hacking into the fictional US Vice-President’s pacemaker and assassinating him. It may have made for thrilling TV, but is successful malicious hacking of a cardiac device possible in real life?
Image January 2, 2023 Blog Myth or Fact? Your Device Security Questions Answered While in office as US Vice-President, Dick Cheney had the remote monitoring function of his pacemaker turned off over concerns a malicious hacker could access his device. In 2012, an episode of the TV drama Homeland depicts a faraway terrorist hacking into the fictional US Vice-President’s pacemaker and assassinating him. It may have made for thrilling TV, but is successful malicious hacking of a cardiac device possible in real life?
Image December 15, 2022 Blog Top 6: Our Most Read Blogs of 2022 Whether it’s from our engaged team at BIOTRONIK, inspiring patients, or expert physicians—one thing is clear from our most read BIOTRONIK blog stories of 2022: real stories, from real people, touch hearts.
Image December 15, 2022 Blog Top 6: Our Most Read Blogs of 2022 Whether it’s from our engaged team at BIOTRONIK, inspiring patients, or expert physicians—one thing is clear from our most read BIOTRONIK blog stories of 2022: real stories, from real people, touch hearts.
Image November 28, 2022 Blog Pandemic Sees Big Jump in Remote Monitoring Use, but Reimbursement Still a Barrier
Image November 28, 2022 Blog Pandemic Sees Big Jump in Remote Monitoring Use, but Reimbursement Still a Barrier
Image October 14, 2022 Blog What We Eat—Some Surprises About Our Food and Heart Health 2022 has been a surprising year at times when it comes to studies of what we eat and how it affects heart health. Although there have been numerous publications looking at this relationship this year—a few stood out to us, and they may have interesting implications for our diets.
Image October 14, 2022 Blog What We Eat—Some Surprises About Our Food and Heart Health 2022 has been a surprising year at times when it comes to studies of what we eat and how it affects heart health. Although there have been numerous publications looking at this relationship this year—a few stood out to us, and they may have interesting implications for our diets.
Image December 15, 2021 Statement BIOTRONIK Statement on the Log4Shell Vulnerability The discovery of a high-severity vulnerability known as Log4Shell was disclosed publicly on December 9, 2021, while a related lower-severity vulnerability was disclosed on December 14, 2021. These vulnerabilities are present in a software library used by many servers worldwide (see Background for details). In light of this recent discovery, BIOTRONIK has carefully analyzed all of its provided services. The analysis concluded that the conditions for exploitation of the Log4Shell vulnerability and the related CVE-2021-45046 and CVE-2021-45105 vulnerabilities do not exist in any of BIOTRONIK’s
Image December 15, 2021 Statement BIOTRONIK Statement on the Log4Shell Vulnerability The discovery of a high-severity vulnerability known as Log4Shell was disclosed publicly on December 9, 2021, while a related lower-severity vulnerability was disclosed on December 14, 2021. These vulnerabilities are present in a software library used by many servers worldwide (see Background for details). In light of this recent discovery, BIOTRONIK has carefully analyzed all of its provided services. The analysis concluded that the conditions for exploitation of the Log4Shell vulnerability and the related CVE-2021-45046 and CVE-2021-45105 vulnerabilities do not exist in any of BIOTRONIK’s
Image June 19, 2020 Statement BIOTRONIK Statement on CardioMessenger II Cybersecurity CardioMessenger devices form an essential part of BIOTRONIK’s remote monitoring system, enabling the secure transmission of critical patient and device data to the treating physician. As the company that pioneered remote monitoring, we have taken cybersecurity design seriously since 2001. It is integrated into our quality management system, all relevant business processes and prioritized at every step of the product life cycle. Our cardiac implants do not accept programming modifications or commands via any form of long-distance communication. By design, it is technically impossible to
Image June 19, 2020 Statement BIOTRONIK Statement on CardioMessenger II Cybersecurity CardioMessenger devices form an essential part of BIOTRONIK’s remote monitoring system, enabling the secure transmission of critical patient and device data to the treating physician. As the company that pioneered remote monitoring, we have taken cybersecurity design seriously since 2001. It is integrated into our quality management system, all relevant business processes and prioritized at every step of the product life cycle. Our cardiac implants do not accept programming modifications or commands via any form of long-distance communication. By design, it is technically impossible to
Image March 4, 2020 Statement BIOTRONIK Statement on “SweynTooth” Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a Safety Communication regarding a family of cybersecurity vulnerabilities known as SweynTooth, which may introduce risks for certain medical devices that use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wireless communication technology. If exploited, these vulnerabilities can allow unauthorized users to potentially cause a device to stop working, stop it from working correctly and/or bypass security to access certain device functions. The FDA has said it is not aware of any confirmed adverse events related to these vulnerabilities although software to exploit
Image March 4, 2020 Statement BIOTRONIK Statement on “SweynTooth” Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a Safety Communication regarding a family of cybersecurity vulnerabilities known as SweynTooth, which may introduce risks for certain medical devices that use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) wireless communication technology. If exploited, these vulnerabilities can allow unauthorized users to potentially cause a device to stop working, stop it from working correctly and/or bypass security to access certain device functions. The FDA has said it is not aware of any confirmed adverse events related to these vulnerabilities although software to exploit