Brains Can Be Hacked - Why Should You Care and How to Prevent It

Explore the critical implications of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in medical devices and brain-computer interfaces in this 18-minute conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2017. Delve into potential scenarios where compromised surgical robots or brain-computer interfaces could pose serious threats to patients and users. Learn about mitigation strategies that leverage users' unique interactions with these systems to prevent attacks. Gain insights into the intersection of neuroscience, cybersecurity, and ethics as the speaker discusses the importance of safeguarding emerging technologies in healthcare and assistive devices.