Abstract: The fusion of social networks and wearable sensors is becoming increasingly popular, with systems like Fitbit automating the process of reporting and sharing user fitness data. In this paper we show that while compelling, the integration of health data into social networks is fraught with privacy and security vulnerabilities.

A smaller version of the simple device known as the beagle board can be inserted into an apple charger to pose multiple security risks for the once secure hardware developer.

This is the website of Black Hat that lists the dates of the Las Vegas security conference, where the unveiling of the device known as Mactans (charger that is capable of hacking into an iPhone) will take place.

This article describes the device created by a Georgia Research team, known as Mactans that hacks iPhones through a compatible charger.