Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Challenges in Wearable Devices
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Wearable devices, such as smartwatches, fitness trackers and medical monitors, have become essential to our day-to-day lives. They offer incredible benefits, making it easier to track our health and stay connected to the world. This kind of technology comes with a lot of advantages, as it simplifies different tasks people do daily. However, this convenience comes with significant cybersecurity risks. Because of the collected data, cybercriminals are starting to target the devices. This article will present the challenges faced to keep wearable technology secure. The paper examines the multiple cyber threats that the devices encounter, like malware, phishing and vulnerabilities in wireless connectivity. Also, the paper presents a software framework that is specifically built to offer uninterrupted security monitoring for wearable devices. The platform employs a complete strategy to tackle security challenges, encompassing intrusion detection and prevention, efficient vulnerability management, and prompt security patching.
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