Time and time again, hackers have proven to be one step ahead. From bitcoin ransoms to EMV security, there are few areas that are out of bounds for the clever crew.
A recent research study out of Binghamton University now suggests another potential target for hackers: wearable technology.
Wearable technology has been a notable trend since the launch of the Apple Watch in April of 2015, but does donning the trendy tech also put the user at risk of getting their ATM PIN hacked? The researchers say yes.
“The proliferation of wearable devices, e.g., smartwatches and activity trackers, with embedded sensors has already shown its great potential on monitoring and inferring human daily activities,” said the researchers. “This paper reveals a serious security breach of wearable devices in the context of divulging secret information (i.e., key entries) while people accessing key-based security systems.” For the full article click here
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