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Kathleen Martin
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New Smart IoT Devices are awesome but at the same time put our lives at high risk
As mobile software components fall in price, more and more “Smart IoT Devices” and “connected gadgets” are dominating the market. Internet of Things (IoT) devices allow the expansion of internet connection beyond the usual standard smart devices like computers, laptops, smartphones, etc. These IoT devices are thoroughly embedded with high-definition technology which allows them to communicate or interact over the internet smoothly and can also be managed and controlled remotely when required. Part of the Internet of Things, these questionably intelligent devices claim everything from improved physical fitness to entertaining your children to energy conservation. Not long ago, crowdfunding campaigns for products such as “smart beer mugs” and “smart leggings” have come to light and many well-established companies like Phillips and Samsung have released smart light bulbs and smartwatches. While many connected devices make life easier but what’s more is many of even the most useful IoT devices come with a ton of unintended security and privacy consequences due to a lack of security by design, poorly secured connections, and a lack of consideration or care over how the data produced by them is used and shared.
Continue reading: https://www.analyticsinsight.net/these-smart-iot-devices-are-dumb-and-making-everyone-cringe/
As mobile software components fall in price, more and more “Smart IoT Devices” and “connected gadgets” are dominating the market. Internet of Things (IoT) devices allow the expansion of internet connection beyond the usual standard smart devices like computers, laptops, smartphones, etc. These IoT devices are thoroughly embedded with high-definition technology which allows them to communicate or interact over the internet smoothly and can also be managed and controlled remotely when required. Part of the Internet of Things, these questionably intelligent devices claim everything from improved physical fitness to entertaining your children to energy conservation. Not long ago, crowdfunding campaigns for products such as “smart beer mugs” and “smart leggings” have come to light and many well-established companies like Phillips and Samsung have released smart light bulbs and smartwatches. While many connected devices make life easier but what’s more is many of even the most useful IoT devices come with a ton of unintended security and privacy consequences due to a lack of security by design, poorly secured connections, and a lack of consideration or care over how the data produced by them is used and shared.
Continue reading: https://www.analyticsinsight.net/these-smart-iot-devices-are-dumb-and-making-everyone-cringe/
