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Cybersecurity and Biohacking: Can Hackers exploit Wearables for Illegal purposes?

Cybersecurity and Biohacking: Can Hackers exploit Wearables for Illegal purposes?

Wearables are no longer just smart accessories—they collect, analyze, and transmit health and behavioral data in real time. But as their popularity grows, so does the interest of hackers and cybercriminals. Biohacking, the targeted manipulation of biological systems through technological means, raises the question: Can wearables be used for ...

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Sep 12, 2025   •  2 min read

Wearables and AI: How Artificial Intelligence can improve (or weaken) security

Wearables and AI: How Artificial Intelligence can improve (or weaken) security

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing wearable technology. From personalized fitness recommendations to early disease detection, AI enables wearables to do far more than just track steps. But while AI unlocks new capabilities, it also creates new security challenges. This article explores how AI is transforming wearable security—and where the ...

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Sep 8, 2025   •  2 min read

Quantified Self and Privacy: How much monitoring is too much?

Quantified Self and Privacy: How much monitoring is too much?

The quantified self movement encourages people to track their health and behavior through wearables, apps, and digital platforms. Whether it’s sleep patterns, calories burned, heart rate, or mood levels—there’s virtually no limit to what can be measured. But while this data promises greater self-awareness and improved health, ...

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Sep 5, 2025   •  2 min read

Implantable Wearables: The next big security risk?

Implantable Wearables: The next big security risk?

Wearables have become a regular part of daily life, but the next generation is going one step further: implantable wearables. These tiny devices can track health data in real time, monitor medication dosages, or even support neurological functions. While the benefits are clear, they also pose significant security risks. Is ...

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Sep 3, 2025   •  2 min read

Medical Research and Wearables: How secure are studies using collected data?

Medical Research and Wearables: How secure are studies using collected data?

Medical studies using wearables promise enormous progress—from real-time health monitoring to better clinical trial data. But at the same time, they raise serious concerns: How securely is the data stored? Who has access to it? And what happens if health data is misused? This article examines how secure wearable-supported ...

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Sep 1, 2025   •  2 min read