A survey on security and privacy issues in wearable health monitoring devices

IF 4.8 2区计算机科学 Q1 COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Computers & Security Pub Date : 2025-03-28 DOI:10.1016/j.cose.2025.104453

Bonan Zhang , Chao Chen , Ickjai Lee , Kyungmi Lee , Kok-Leong Ong

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Abstract

Recent developments in mobile computing power and wireless communication speeds have significantly improved the efficiency of medical systems. This paper focuses on passive wearable sensor devices, which are integral to noninvasive monitoring of physiological data in healthcare observation. Beyond data collection, some wearables play an active role in patient treatment, underscoring the critical importance of protecting their security and privacy. Breach in these areas can severely affect patient health. However, the distinctive characteristics of wearable technologies introduce unique security and privacy challenges, including the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive location, medical, and physiological data. This review delves into the security and privacy concerns associated with wearable devices and proposes potential remedies. Its value lies in providing insights for researchers and manufacturers, aiming to advance the development of safer and more effective wearable medical technologies.

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可穿戴式健康监测设备的安全和隐私问题调查

移动计算能力和无线通信速度的最新发展显著提高了医疗系统的效率。无源可穿戴传感器是医疗保健观察中无创生理数据监测的重要组成部分。除了数据收集，一些可穿戴设备在患者治疗中发挥着积极的作用，强调了保护患者安全和隐私的重要性。这些区域的破坏会严重影响患者的健康。然而，可穿戴技术的独特特点带来了独特的安全和隐私挑战，包括未经授权访问敏感位置、医疗和生理数据的可能性。这篇综述深入探讨了与可穿戴设备相关的安全和隐私问题，并提出了潜在的补救措施。它的价值在于为研究人员和制造商提供见解，旨在推动更安全、更有效的可穿戴医疗技术的发展。

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Computers & Security 工程技术-计算机：信息系统

CiteScore

12.40

自引率

7.10%

发文量

365

审稿时长

10.7 months

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