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A report recently conducted by Palo Alto Networks found that of roughly 1.2 million IoT devices across thousands of physical locations in the United States pose real security risks, with 98% of traffic being exposed. This exposed traffic can reveal personal and confidential information to hackers. Even worse, most networks blend IoT devices with moreContinue reading “New Report Reveals How Extreme Internet of Things Security Flaws Are”

In 2019, the Internet of Things (IoT) market was valued at USD 221.18 billion in 2019. By 2025, the market is predicted to reach 575.36 billion. An 18% growth, that can mainly be attributed to the manufacturing industry. According to this report, published on ResearchAndMarkets.com, the manufacturing industry has dealt with an increasing demand toContinue reading “Manufacturing Industry Expected to Boost Internet of Things Market in Near Future”

As the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) increases, there is an increasing threat and pressure on governments to control the spread and minimize cases of the virus. One way this can be done is through the utilization of the Internet of Things. One way the Internet of Things can help with the recovery effortsContinue reading “COVID-19 and how officials are using the Internet of Things to help”

Many U.S. officials are fearful of foreign interference in the 2020 U.S. elections, to avoid a repeat of the 2016 election. It is now proven that Russia has interfered with the 2016 Presidential election through misinformation on social media, hacking emails, and probing voter registration systems, but in 2020, the tactics used to influence theContinue reading “The Internet of Things Could Pose a Threat to U.S. Elections”

Internet of Things (IoT) devices are becoming popular ways of monitoring a user’s environment and improving their lives. Devices such as the Ring security system, utilize cameras to help users protect their homes and offices. These devices have a history of favoring sales over security, however, lacking basic encryption and security protocols such as two-factorContinue reading “Internet of Things Devices Are Most Likely Spying on Users for the Chinese Government”

As populations in urban environments continue to grow, cities are having a hard time keeping up with its citizens and ensuring their wellbeing. New innovations in the Internet of Things is changing that, and helping cities keep up with growing demands. It is estimated that by 2022, $158 billion will be spent on smart cityContinue reading “The Internet of Thing Is Changing City Infrastructure in a Positive Way”

There are thousands of Internet of Things devices being connected to the internet daily. Many of these devices come from companies with very loose security protocols for their devices, as their primary concern is profits, not data privacy and protection. With a multitude of these devices being introduced to modern environments daily, researches at CarnegieContinue reading “Researchers Develop an App That Helps Users Identify Iot Devices Nearby and Protect Their Data From It”

Recent data is showing that the Internet of Things is becoming a staple in the manufacturing workplace. As jobs are being replaced by robots and connected machines, data is showing that by 2020, 5 million jobs will be fully autonomous. Researchers are warning companies that don’t adapt that they will be left behind. While theContinue reading “The Internet of Things is Changing the Manufacturing Industry”

Recently, Check Point, a company dedicated to finding security flaws in technology hardware and software, found a vulnerability in Philips Hue smart light bulbs that allowed hackers to access home and office networks. The vulnerability also utilized the ZigBee low-power wireless protocol. Based on the research done by Check Point, smart home security was subvertedContinue reading “Philips Hue and Zigbee Wireless Protocol allowed hackers access to Home and Office Networks through vulnerability in software”

Recently, Microsoft published a report detailing how 168 decision makers use the internet of things in their retail business operations.Included in the report is an analysis of how the IoT is used, as well as insight on adoption rates, challenges, and emerging trends with the technology. Some key takeways from the report include several surpisingContinue reading “Microsoft report analyses how big of a Role the Internet of Things plays in retail business”