With new technological advancements being revealed on a daily basis, the supply and demand for IoT devices have grown significantly. With IoT devices taking over our daily lives, cybercriminals are far too ambitious to pass up the opportunity.
Major Cyber Threats to IoT in 2022
There are numerous cyber risks that plague the world of IoT devices. Some of the most serious IoT cyber threats today include:
#1 Update Absence and Unencrypted Updates
The lack of regular updates and weak update mechanisms is another major cyber risk associated with IoT devices.
Solution:
Organizations should make it a point to use only IoT devices that provide regular and encrypted security updates in order to eliminate the risks associated with irregular or insecure security updates.
#2 Inadequate Password Protection
While selling their products, manufacturers of IoT devices set default passwords. Organizations frequently overlook basic security measures such as changing default passwords.
Solution:
Organizations around the world should implement strict password policies and educate employees about the dangers of password sharing and using easy-to-guess passwords.
#3 Insecure Interfaces
The primary function of all Internet of Things devices is to communicate and process data. These devices frequently include apps, services, and protocols to make it easier for users to control them.
Solution:
The best way to prevent such attacks on an organization’s IoT devices is to establish and enforce a strict password policy for all employees who use these interfaces to access the device.
#4 Malware
Malware has become a popular attack vector for infiltrating IoT devices. IoT devices are an easy target for malware because they lack built-in security features like other devices.
Solution:
To prevent malware from spreading laterally, use network segmentation. Also, always change the default passwords and run port scans on all devices.
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