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BlueTooth on Your Defibrillator? The Case Against Wi-Fi

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Feed Name: Security Ledger

Date Published: 2013-11-01

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Paul Roberts

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**Executive summary:** This article discusses the security trade-offs of adding wireless connectivity (Bluetooth, NFC, Wi‑Fi) to everyday and critical devices, highlights concerns about attacks on implanted medical devices, and urges designers to consider whether a wireless interface is necessary rather than assuming connectivity is always beneficial.

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