ZeroFox Intelligence Brief - Key Personnel Security Risks of Fitness Trackers

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In this Intelligence Brief, ZeroFox researchers review the recent concerns around fitness trackers, as well as overall potential risks and recommendations for limiting risk and exposure for key personnel.

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Executive Summary

A recent report of exposure risks in fitness trackers serves as a reminder of the potential safety hazards these trackers can pose. Fitness trackers are extremely popular; they help users track their fitness activity, share results on social media, and connect with other fitness enthusiasts. Fitness tracker risks are not new; there have been several well-documented vulnerabilities associated with utilizing them over the past few years. These vulnerabilities have included several instances in which using fitness trackers has led to inadvertent disclosures of key personnel locations, whether it be military personnel or executives. In this brief, ZeroFox reviews the recent concerns, overall potential risks, and recommendations for limiting risk and exposure for key personnel.