Smartwatches a new frontier for cyber attack, HP study shows

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http://www.computerweekly.com/news/4500250398/Smartwatches-a-new-frontier-for-cyber-attack-HP-study-shows

By Warwick Ashford
Security Editor
ComputerWeekly.com
23 Jul 2015

Smartwatches with network and communication functionality represent a new 
and open frontier for cyber attack, according to a study by HP Fortify.

The study revealed that 100% of the tested smartwatches contained 
significant vulnerabilities, including insufficient authentication, lack 
of encryption and privacy concerns.

The study report entitled Internet of things security study: Smartwatches 
makes recommendations for secure smartwatch development and use in home 
and work environments.

As the internet of things (IoT) market advances and smartwatches become 
more mainstream, they will increasingly store more sensitive information, 
such as health data, the report said.

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