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Smart Rings vs. Smartwatches: Which devices offer better security?

Wearables have become essential companions in everyday life, particularly in fitness tracking and health monitoring. But not all devices offer the same level of security. Smart rings and smartwatches differ significantly in their architecture, functionality, and corresponding security risks. While smartwatches provide broad connectivity and many features—making them more ...

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Aug 4, 2025   •  2 min read

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Open Source vs. Proprietary Wearables: Which are more secure?

In the world of wearables, two dominant approaches exist: open-source and proprietary systems. While open-source solutions stand for transparency and customization, proprietary systems often offer a more polished user experience and tightly controlled security measures. But which model better protects health data? In this article, we compare the security benefits ...

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Aug 1, 2025   •  2 min read

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Wearable Security Comparison: Which providers best protect your health data?

Wearables are increasingly collecting and storing sensitive health data, including heart rate, movement patterns, and even ECG readings. But not all manufacturers follow the same security standards. While some companies prioritize data privacy, others have been criticized for weak encryption and questionable data-sharing practices. In this article, we compare the ...

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Jul 30, 2025   •  2 min read

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Backdoors in Wearables: How Insecure Firmware opens the door to attackers

Wearables have become a staple of modern life. They collect health data, track movements, and seamlessly connect to smartphones and cloud services. But this very connectivity makes them vulnerable to cyberattacks. One particularly dangerous threat is backdoors—hidden security gaps in firmware that allow hackers to gain undetected access. In ...

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Jul 28, 2025   •  2 min read

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Wearable Botnets: Can smart health devices be used in Cyberattacks?

While wearables are designed to improve health, they can also be abused as digital weapons. In recent years, attackers have increasingly begun integrating wearables into botnets. These are networks of compromised devices used to carry out distributed attacks. Unlike conventional devices, wearables are often poorly secured and go unnoticed—making ...

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Jul 25, 2025   •  2 min read