Cyberscoop reports that after examining the Doxy.me platform, privacy researcher Zach Edwards discovered that the company appeared to be sharing IP addresses and unique device identification numbers with Google, Facebook, and the marketing software company HubSpot.

The AHRQ QuestionBuilder app helps patients and caregivers prepare for medical appointments and maximize visit time.

1. Download the mobile app.
2. Select or create questions to ask.
3. Save the questions to a calendar appointment or send them to any email address so that the information is handy during medical visits.*

As medical devices become more networked, they may become vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. Patients should preserve their personal information, monitor their device for strange symptoms or behaviors, and receive a device check-up from their health care practitioner or the device maker, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).