HP: Smartwatches Are a Major Security Risk

Posted by samzenpus on Thursday July 23, 2015 @11:35AM from the protect-ya-neck dept.

Mickeycaskill writes: Researchers at HP Security discovered "significant vulnerabilities" in every single smartwatch they tested, claiming they pose a major security risk for users. The team is concerned by an apparent lack of authorization and authentication provisions, encrypted firmware updates and protection for personal data. When coupled with poor password choices, HP says wearables are as much a target for cyber criminals as muggers on the street. "As the adoption of smartwatches accelerates, the platform will become vastly more attractive to those who would abuse that access, making it critical that we take precautions when transmitting personal data or connecting smartwatches into corporate networks," said HP's Jason Schmitt.

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Re:Which is why you don't let this stuff connect.. by Anonymous Coward · 2015-07-23 12:52 · Score: 5, Insightful

The problem with camp #1 is they, in many cases, utterly fail to provide the tools necessary for people to do their jobs efficiently, which is why people want to bring their own.
Mind you, it's not necessarily the boots on the ground (but rather the generals) for camp #1 causing the problem, but is is camp #1's problem.
(by the way, I have been in both camps in various parts of my career)