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IoT - Trend or Threat

IoT (Internet of Things) is a group of interconnected devices which perform some action.

IoT may be a group of CCTVs, Home Sensors, Security Gate sensors, Temperature and humidity sensors,  etc. interconnected to a server which can generate reports for events and alert the owner or perform some action based on some threshold value.

Ex. Stop cooling once temperature reaches 22 Degree Celsius. Or Open the main entrance gate once the owner's vehicle reaches home, etc.

The Internet of Things bring a great help when they perform these actions, however, as easy the technology becomes, so difficult is to protect it from prying eyes.

Good Part:
Inter connected devices performs tasks in a much better and controlled way
Provides information from remote areas
Gives better control of what is happening at a Smart Home, Smart City, etc

Bad part:
Many vendors manufacture devices with little or no security.
They develop these things for functionality and sell cheap. So they don't concentrate on securing the devices.
Many hardware are prone to attacks.
Passwords are set to default or encryption standards are not upto the mark.
Since interconnected, if one devices is compromised, it may lead to series of compromised devices.

I will update the page with more information.

If you use a IoT device, please ensure to keep it secure.

Have a wonderful day!

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