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Year In Review: Cyber Attacks On IoT Devices, Networks Grow In Intensity

Mirai, and other similar attacks, could become an even larger problem as more consumers continue adopt IoT devices at the home. Indeed, IAB revealed in its recent study that two-thirds, or 62 percent, of American consumers own at least one IoT connected device. Meantime, Parks Associates reported that nearly half of U.S. households plan to purchase a smart home product in the next 12 months.

From the article "Year In Review: Cyber Attacks On IoT Devices, Networks Grow In Intensity" by www.fiercetelecom.com

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