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Is Your Smart TV Spying on You? IoT Devices Under Siege in 2024!
The internet of things (IoT) is turning homes into security nightmares. With smart TVs, routers, and IP cameras leading the vulnerability parade, unpatched devices are a hacker’s dream. The average home is attacked over 10 times daily, so keep your firmware updated and consider a…
Hot Take:
Who knew your innocent Smart TV could be moonlighting as a secret agent for cybercriminals? While you’re binge-watching your favorite series, hackers might be binge-watching their way into your home network. Time to give your IoT devices a stern talking-to!
Key Points:
- IoT devices under attack: Smart TVs (31%), routers (24%), IP cameras (12%).
- Average home has 21 internet-facing devices.
- Home networks face over 10 attacks per day, up from 8 in 2023.
- New Cyber Trust Mark to set security standards for IoT devices.
- Recommendations: Keep firmware updated, use separate networks, invest in security solutions.