Smartwatch Trackers for Elderly and Vulnerable Could be Hacked (Patreon)

Smartwatch tracker for the vulnerable can be hacked to send medication alerts | ZDNet

Researchers have disclosed a set of serious security issues in a smartwatch tracker used in applications including services designed for the support of the elderly and vulnerable. On Thursday, cybersecurity experts from Pen Test Partners disclosed security problems found in the SETracker service, software geared towards children and the elderly -- especially those with dementia or individuals that need reminders to complete daily tasks, such as taking their medication.