Cybersecurity
Abstract
Cybersecurity is a growing problem. Devices are being hacked more and more. When this happens, the data may be intercepted or corrupted. In addition, devices such as laptops, cell phones, and wearable devices can become portals into the networks of homes, businesses, and healthcare facilities. Most consumer products have little cybersecurity. It costs money to make devices more secure, and consumers do not make purchasing decisions based on the security of a device. This may change as security hacks grow in severity and frequency. Wearable devices are more at risk of cyberattacks than devices that don’t move. Not only can the data be intercepted, but a healthcare facility may not know that data is coming from a different device, or that the device may be worn by the wrong person. They also have all the issues that affect other devices.