Comments on: Conficker Worm Infects Hospital MRI Machines

By: Computer Support

Computer Support — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:58:04 +0000

The Conficker worm has found its way into nearly 300 MRI machines and other hospital equipment that’s connected to the Internet, say security experts who are monitoring the massive computer worm. Security workers at the Internet.. Microsoft should be sued, for building an operating system that is full of security flaws.

By: MRI Depot

MRI Depot — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:45:55 +0000

@ mad hatter – you are right about the flaw in the system for using a windows based system – however DJ is right, only the siemens use the Windows OS on their systems. As for the ethernet cables they are a required part of the machine for operation. The ethernet cables are used to transmit data from the MRI machines to printers, other computers or third party contractors for reviewing the images of the MRI.

By: DJ

DJ — Thu, 21 May 2009 14:14:01 +0000

I’m a technical expert in the field of MRI and recognize the machine in your photo. The OEM of these systems uses UNIX, IRIX, or Linux; Conficker exploits vulnerabilities In Microsoft Windows.

Other OEMS (i.e. Siemens) do use the Windows OS on their systems.

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Tue, 19 May 2009 15:33:56 +0000

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By: The Mad Hatter

The Mad Hatter — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:05:06 +0000

What sort of idiot uses Windows to run a diagnostic machine?

Possibly the machine manufacturer should be sued for building a defective device, both for using Windows, and also for building in a working ethernet port. And most assuredly Microsoft should be sued, for building an operating system that is full of security flaws.

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Eye on Microsoft: This Week’s Security Hall of Shame | All about MICROSOFT — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:21:09 +0000

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Eye on Microsoft: This Week’s Security Hall of Shame | Boycott Novell — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:17:26 +0000

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By: Elite Health

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Mon, 11 May 2009 11:17:13 +0000

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