There’s a lot of talk about malware and cyber attacks regarding telephone e computer. This type of threat, however, can in some way also affect dispositivi wearable come smartwatch are you similar?
The answer to this question, unfortunately, is yes. Any electronic product that can store information and connects to the network is potentially at risk.
Technological progress has brought smartwatches and fitness tracker very advanced, capable of collecting an impressive amount of data. These devices, if hacked, can offer different types of information to hackers. We talk, for example, about GPS positioning and even to obtain information related to payments.
While this may worry consumers, it isn’t actually the biggest threat: cybercriminals could theoretically target medical equipment as well. Pacemaker and similar tools, in fact, are of vital importance but, at the same time, potentially at risk of external interference.
As if this were not enough, wearable devices can also be exploited as a “vector” for corporate attacks. Those who use fitness trackers or similar, for example, often connect this accessory to their phone. This, in turn, may have sensitive connections and data with respect to the user’s workplace.
In cases of large companies, with targeted attacks, it is not excluded that some hackers could try to carry out advanced attacks following this complex, but not impossible, path.
Wearable devices at risk of cyber attack: how to protect yourself?
According to experts, the greatest danger in this area remains the connections Bluetooth. Wearable devices, in fact, make extensive use of this technology. While the risk of intrusion through this type of connectivity is unlikely, it still remains a potential danger.
The rules to protect yourself are similar to those for a telephone. When they are installed app o software on wearable devices, it is a good idea to verify that the resource comes from one safe source.
When in doubt, it is better to do some online research to understand whether what you are installing is reliable or not (through reviews, forum and so on). If in doubt, obviously, it’s best to leave it alone.