In the earlier 2014, Internet of Things (IoT) was declared as one of top technologies, covering the tech future of consumers. Companies have already started spending a lot of money and time on IoT, but the consumers are still not ready for IoT based devices due to major security vulnerabilities.
With the increasing use of smartphones and mobile app development, data breach issues are rising at a fast pace. The studies show that because of such data breach issues, around 57% of consumers are denying to adopt wearable technology. Well, around 55% of consumers stayed on a positive side, welcoming or waiting for the upcoming IoT future.
CIA fears the IoT
Deputy Director of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Dawn Meyerriecks expressed that the current concerns of cyber warfare don’t address the looming geo-security threats, caused by IoT. He was also talking about the smart refrigerators that had taken part in a spam attack. Using IoT devices, smart refrigerators have sent 750,000 spam mails. Around 100,000 IoT like smart TVs were the part of spam network – hackers are using to send spam mails.
According to security experts, smart devices are one of the most unsecure devices, enabling hackers to take complete advantage of insecurity. Former Vice President of USA, Dick Cheney revealed its own story of pacemaker, which was installed in its chest in 2007. Pacemaker is a small device, used to place on the chest or abdomen to control the abnormal rhythms of heart. Cheney’s pacemaker incorporated the Bluetooth broadcasting feature, seeing which his doctor suggested him to enable the feature so that they can monitor the heart online. Cheney refused to do so as he was afraid of hacking issues.
Long Distance Between Security and IoT Devices
Lots of IoT devices are still endangered to cyber attacks. The only solution is production of more secured devices and creating awareness about vulnerabilities among consumers.
Lack of awareness and understanding are the two biggest obstacles on the way of adoption of IoT devices. Consumers are afraid of devices, not just because of security deficiency, but also because of deficiency of knowledge, they require on how to take care of IoT devices. Even smartphones need an anti-virus to lock the phone and keep it away from hackers, so why not IoT devices also.
HP says that around 70% of IoT devices contain security vulnerabilities and the reason is not using password security and other encryption to keep the device away from hackers. Like smartphones, IoT devices also require passwords and encryption methods to stop the entrance of hackers.
The company also found around 250 security vulnerabilities in 10 most common and popular consumer IoT devices, including smart thermostats, smart TVs, webcams, and other controllers. The devices were running Linux version in which programmers didn’t take any steps towards security measures.
Conclusion
Studies have shown that even ignorance of consumers and lots of security issues can’t stop the companies to produce IoT devices. Companies are launching products with a high speed, revealing that IoT is no longer remain a futuristic talk as it is already entered, just need some improvements in terms of security and awareness among mobile app developers, programmers and consumers as well.
Related: Offshoring or Outsourcing: What Makes More Sense for You?
With the increasing use of smartphones and mobile app development, data breach issues are rising at a fast pace. The studies show that because of such data breach issues, around 57% of consumers are denying to adopt wearable technology. Well, around 55% of consumers stayed on a positive side, welcoming or waiting for the upcoming IoT future.
CIA fears the IoT
Deputy Director of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Dawn Meyerriecks expressed that the current concerns of cyber warfare don’t address the looming geo-security threats, caused by IoT. He was also talking about the smart refrigerators that had taken part in a spam attack. Using IoT devices, smart refrigerators have sent 750,000 spam mails. Around 100,000 IoT like smart TVs were the part of spam network – hackers are using to send spam mails.
According to security experts, smart devices are one of the most unsecure devices, enabling hackers to take complete advantage of insecurity. Former Vice President of USA, Dick Cheney revealed its own story of pacemaker, which was installed in its chest in 2007. Pacemaker is a small device, used to place on the chest or abdomen to control the abnormal rhythms of heart. Cheney’s pacemaker incorporated the Bluetooth broadcasting feature, seeing which his doctor suggested him to enable the feature so that they can monitor the heart online. Cheney refused to do so as he was afraid of hacking issues.
Long Distance Between Security and IoT Devices
Lots of IoT devices are still endangered to cyber attacks. The only solution is production of more secured devices and creating awareness about vulnerabilities among consumers.
Lack of awareness and understanding are the two biggest obstacles on the way of adoption of IoT devices. Consumers are afraid of devices, not just because of security deficiency, but also because of deficiency of knowledge, they require on how to take care of IoT devices. Even smartphones need an anti-virus to lock the phone and keep it away from hackers, so why not IoT devices also.
HP says that around 70% of IoT devices contain security vulnerabilities and the reason is not using password security and other encryption to keep the device away from hackers. Like smartphones, IoT devices also require passwords and encryption methods to stop the entrance of hackers.
The company also found around 250 security vulnerabilities in 10 most common and popular consumer IoT devices, including smart thermostats, smart TVs, webcams, and other controllers. The devices were running Linux version in which programmers didn’t take any steps towards security measures.
Conclusion
Studies have shown that even ignorance of consumers and lots of security issues can’t stop the companies to produce IoT devices. Companies are launching products with a high speed, revealing that IoT is no longer remain a futuristic talk as it is already entered, just need some improvements in terms of security and awareness among mobile app developers, programmers and consumers as well.
Related: Offshoring or Outsourcing: What Makes More Sense for You?