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Medtronic will release several rolling over-the-air product updates that will mitigate the vulnerabilities described within this advisory. These updates will be applied to devices automatically as part of standard, reoccurring update processes. In addition, Medtronic has increased security monitoring of affected devices and related infrastructure. \n\n
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Medtronic has released additional patient focused information, at the following location:

https://www.medtronic.com/security

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Medtronic recommends users take additional defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities. Specifically, users should:

Medtronic has released additional patient focused information, at the following location:

https://www.medtronic.com/security

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