However, recent security research has shown many of these smart devices are prone to security vulnerabilities that might compromise users’ privacy, and even the entire network security of their household. Most have been deemed bot only privacy hazards, but they’ve also been tagged as inherently insecure by design.
How easy is it to hack an IoT device?
Depending on the nature of the smart device, most can usually be breached because of open ports or poorly configured default passwords that can be easily guessed or brute-forced. While sometimes the manufacturer is to blame for these settings, end users share some responsibility as they’re usually not aware of these configurations.
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Who’s to blame?
Both end users and IoT manufactures share security responsibilities. While the manufacturer’s main goal is to sell devices that address a specific need, they don’t always adhere to security best practices or guidelines, nor do they plan for future software or security patches.
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What can you do about it?
Changing default configuration settings for any home network IoT device and even connecting them to a secondary network would be a good approach to avoid any potential full network problems. It’s also recommended that you learn everything you can about an IoT device before you buy it to make sure it comes with built-in security features that can be customized according to your own specifications.
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See more at: macworld.com
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