[Trend]The Need for Better Built-in Security in IoT Devices

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The Need for Better Built-in Security in IoT Devices

As manufacturers develop Internet of Things (IoT) devices that integrate with widely popular internet-based applications, more and more users see the value in purchasing such devices. Ease of integration becomes an incentive for users to consider adding these products to their network of devices. But while the ease of use can be enticing, these products can also be susceptible to security issues that could introduce far-reaching problems.

To see just how safe and secure IoT devices are and to what extent an attacker can manipulate an IoT device, we tested the built-in security of a particular IoT device type — internet-connected speakers.

Post from: Trendlabs Security Intelligence Blog - by Trend Micro

The Need for Better Built-in Security in IoT Devices

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