MIT Security Breakthrough May Prevent Mobile Hacks

As healthcare security pundits increasingly warn of rampant security threats associated with mobile phones, tablets and other devices, researchers at MIT may have found a solution to at least one major risk. Researchers recently discovered a way to prevent "man-in-the-middle" hackers from accessing secure communications on smartphones, tablets and wireless medical devices, according to a report in MIT news this week.

It's an important breakthrough for mobile security in healthcare because man-in-the-middle attacks can target any connected devices, including phones, laptops, tablets, wireless headsets, or any type of medical devices that transmits wirelessly, explains MobileHealthLive...