Texas Governor Warns of Cyber Risks in Chinese Medical Devices

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas agencies to review cybersecurity vulnerabilities associated with using devices manufactured in China.
Texas Governor Warns of Cyber Risks in Chinese Medical Devices
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to the media at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Aug. 22, 2025. AP Photo/Eric Gay
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on March 9 directed state agencies and medical facilities to address potential cybersecurity risks associated with using medical equipment made in China.

In a March 9 letter to Texas agencies, Abbott raised concerns that Texans’ medical data could be at risk, pointing to federal warnings over specific medical device cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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Catherine Yang has been with The Epoch Times in New York since 2008. She also launched and previously served as chief editor of American Essence magazine and Epoch Health.