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Privacy Risks in Health Gadgets: How connected Devices may leak sensitive Data

Privacy Risks in Health Gadgets: How connected Devices may leak sensitive Data

Medical wearables enable continuous collection and processing of health data. While the associated digital connectivity offers many benefits, it also poses significant privacy risks. If personal health information is not adequately protected, it can fall into the wrong hands—with potentially serious consequences for those affected. This article analyzes how ...

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Jun 18, 2025   •  2 min read

Wearables and Back-End Security: How Server Attacks can expose Patient Information

Wearables and Back-End Security: How Server Attacks can expose Patient Information

Wearables in healthcare are increasingly connected to third-party services to extend functionality and enhance user experience. Whether it’s fitness apps, cloud storage, or AI-powered analytics, integrating external services brings both opportunities and significant risks. In particular, the uncontrolled sharing of sensitive health data poses a serious threat. This article ...

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Jun 16, 2025   •  2 min read

Mobile Apps as a Vulnerability: How Insecure Applications Compromise Patient Data - Analysis of app security flaws

Mobile Apps as a Vulnerability: How Insecure Applications Compromise Patient Data - Analysis of app security flaws

Modern medical wearables are almost unusable without their associated mobile applications. These apps collect, process, and transmit sensitive health data and serve as the central interface between users and cloud infrastructure. However, this is precisely where significant security risks arise. Insecure apps can allow attackers to access confidential health information, ...

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Jun 13, 2025   •  2 min read

When Bluetooth Becomes a Data Trap: How insecure connections endager health data

When Bluetooth Becomes a Data Trap: How insecure connections endager health data

Bluetooth is one of the most important technologies enabling wearable connectivity. Medical wearables rely on this wireless standard to sync data with smartphones or other devices. However, this convenience comes with a significant risk: inadequately secured Bluetooth connections can compromise sensitive health data and provide an entry point for attackers. ...

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Jun 11, 2025   •  2 min read

Weaknesses in Wearables: The most critical security flaws in Medical Devices

Weaknesses in Wearables: The most critical security flaws in Medical Devices

Medical wearables have become a key component in the healthcare industry. They continuously collect vital data, help patients monitor their health, and enable doctors to make more precise diagnoses. While they optimize medical processes, they also introduce significant security risks. In this article, we take a closer look at the ...

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Jun 9, 2025   •  2 min read