Since the inception of IoT device, technology has advanced to become part of human lives. This growth has seen posed a threat to daily living. As it is the biggest won’t be a war, but a cyber-war that is caused by a direct threat to our private document and conversations. Anything linked to the internet is a threat, therefore, we need to pay attention to those threats and look for ways to stop them from becoming reality.
Since IoT devices are operated by humans, an unverified user may want to gain access to those devices. Eavesdropping on a wireless IoT device can allow the collection of confidential information. The securities on IoT devices are not as complex as they seem; therefore, it becomes an easy target for unverified users to access.
Threat
IoT device and initiatives are still vulnerable to a user, that’s why companies building IoT are still addressing the issues before relying on new software. Devices built mainly with hardware are tough to penetrate and tough to repair when the deed has been done. Software penetrations are easy to achieve due to poorly written algorithm. These poorly written algorithms deliver easy access to penetrators.
Most IoT devices make use of third party software or hardware. This poses a threat to the information stored in it. Untrusted third parties and intruders can easily steal information, try to extract cryptographic secrets, connect the devices to another device containing harmful data, and modifying the codes with malicious ones.
The threat caused by natural occurrence can also slow down the growth of IoT. A natural occurrence like hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and more can damage the IoT devices and makes them unable to restore. Some of this information is gathered to reduce the threat caused by its growth. Thereby providing a more reliable and convenient IoT device.
Solution
More effort is still in place to reduce threats caused by humans like the cyber reconnaissance where a user uses malicious software to gather information. Stalking or tracking where an unauthorized user traces and tracks IoT devices. Also, threats like Denial of Services (DOS), viruses, and more controlled attacks. Developers and programmers are now able to put adequate security to their platform to reduce the effect of threats.
IoT solutions are now in place to reduce it from being vulnerable to unauthorized users trying to gain access to it. If these solutions are now in place the rate at which IoT is exposed to a threat will decline. And more sophisticated devices will be rolled out; this will also deliver the high purchase. Consumers will also be confident of those devices and their information stored on it.
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