Internet of Things is Exposing You
The Internet of Things (IoT) is exposing you more than you may think! The IoT allows smart technology products such as gaming devices, home appliances, medical wearables, sports equipment, cars, and toys to send and receive data over the internet and to be controlled remotely After hearing the phrase “uncertain times” for the last six months, I believe that it may be overused. Most consumers tune out the meaning of overused words and phrases relating to risk and danger. Unfortunately, words such as cybersecurity, data breach, identity theft, personal privacy, and stolen credentials are still not understood by consumers. Consumers continue to read that weak passwords and phishing emails as common access points for hackers and they are!. But, the new access point is the IoT as hackers are taking advantage of unsecured access to smart technology. Two IoT exposure examples: Two recent examples include Why the Garmin Data Breach […]
