threats

One of the biggest threats to the internet of things (IoT) is the installation of malicious software (malware) on IoT devices that changes the behavior of these devices to facilitate very specific attacks. This malware is often the first step toward use of the device in a botnet that allows attacks like directed denial of service (DDoS), but also more subtle attacks that use the now-compromised device as a steppingstone toward further infiltration of connected systems that run critical processes. The best-known botnet attack is undoubtedly the Mirai Botnet, which infected hundreds of thousands of devices. Back in 2016, criminals Read More