IoT: Internet of Threats?
The Internet of Things (IoT) has slowly but surely weaved its way into our homes and places of work. From smart homes to industrial control systems, IoT has brought convenience and efficiency to our lives. However, with this increased connectivity we have increased our risk. The IoT Attack Surface IoT devices are often designed with functionality in mind, rather than security. This means that many devices have weak or default passwords, unpatched vulnerabilities, and insecure communication protocols.