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
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
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
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
Wearables are designed to reliably collect and analyze health data. But what happens when this data is manipulated? Cybercriminals could use fake health metrics to deceive patients, cause medical misdiagnoses, or even commit insurance fraud. This article explores the risks of forged health data and how both users and manufacturers ...
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Jul 23, 2025 • 2 min read