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Microsoft Zune 2008: The Leap-Year Bug That Froze Every 30GB Player

On the final day of leap year 2008, original 30GB Zunes running affected firmware entered a boot loop because their clock logic mishandled day 366, creating a synchronized fleet-wide failure.

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Pacemaker Firmware Recalls: When Cybersecurity Reached Implanted Medical Devices

Abbott's 2017 pacemaker firmware action marked a turning point when cybersecurity vulnerabilities in implanted devices required remote-risk mitigation without surgery.

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