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Internet Security Threatened by IoT

September 11, 2018Simeon Georgiev

Internet of Things is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and futuristic technologies in today’s tech world. The idea behind businesses and home, powered by smart devices that can communicate with each other, makes up for a thrilling and advanced future. Unfortunately, ransomware removal analysts believe that the technology’s adoption and expansion is at crossroads due to increased cyber attacks, particularly ransomware threats.

Last year, ransomware removal reporters found out that in Victoria (UK), more than 50 cameras were compromised in the famous WannaCry debacle. The news evoked debates regarding the safety measures within IoT-powered devices. After a while, investigations concluded that the cameras were never the primary target. So how was the ransomware able to get access to the camera systems? Well, a technician accidently linked it to a hardware that was previously corrupted by the notorious WannaCry Ransomware.

Likewise, another reported incident consisted of a ransomware that tampered with a vending machine in an unnamed university. The ransomware was not only successful in modifying the operations of the machine but it managed to get a hold of the complete networking system of the university. Similarly, in Japan, news surfaced regarding a number of closed-circuit TV getting infected by viruses.

Due to such simple attack strategies, it was reasonable for experts to raise questions over IoT’s internet security and how easy it was to corrupt an IoT network. These incidents serve as a catalyst for discussions and debates for the future of IoT.

Studies estimate that the next 10 years are going to see a wide adoption of the IoT, both for business and home use. Hence, it is not possible to completely shun the technology. The technology does consist of functionalities and use cases that can empower businesses and increase their revenues. A better solution would be to strengthen your security for ransomware detection, ransomware removal and recovery.

 

Simeon Georgiev
https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeon--georgiev/
I am a Cyber Security Enthusiast from Bulgaria. I like to write about malware and ransomware and global cyber attacks. You can reach me on Twitter @sgeorgiev1995 or Email: [email protected]
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