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Security Threats

IoT security is challenging due to devices having limited resources and low processing power. This makes them more vulnerable to attacks like man-in-the-middle attacks if communication is not encrypted. Hackers can also access private data by intercepting unencrypted messages between devices. Additionally, data stored in the cloud or third-party services connected to IoT devices could be leaked, and malware introduced into an IoT system could alter its functionality or collect personal information.

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Security Threats

IoT security is challenging due to devices having limited resources and low processing power. This makes them more vulnerable to attacks like man-in-the-middle attacks if communication is not encrypted. Hackers can also access private data by intercepting unencrypted messages between devices. Additionally, data stored in the cloud or third-party services connected to IoT devices could be leaked, and malware introduced into an IoT system could alter its functionality or collect personal information.

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SECURITY THREATS

1. Software and Firmware Vulnerabilities

IoT security is challenging to maintain, mainly due to the resource limitations and low processing
power of many smart devices. As a result, they are less able to conduct robust, resource-intensive
security operations and are more vulnerable than non-IoT devices. Various Internet of Things (IoT)
systems have security problems for a variety of reasons, including insufficient computational power
for effective built-in security, inadequate access control, a lack of funding for thoroughly testing and
enhancing firmware security, irregular patches and updates due to financial constraints and IoT
device technical limitations, and many more reasons. Such an IoT system is a target for malicious
actors who want to breach its communications, introduce malware, and steal sensitive data.

2. Insecure Communications

Since IoT devices have limited resources, it is challenging to deploy most of the existing security
techniques. Traditional security methods are therefore less effective at safeguarding the
communication of IoT devices. The potential for a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack is one of the
most harmful dangers imposed on by insecure communications. If your device does not use secure
encryption and authentication protocols, hackers can easily carry out MitM attacks to compromise
an update process and take control of your device. Even malware installation and functional changes
are possible by attackers. Even if your device is not the target of a MitM attack, cybercriminals may
still be able to intercept the data it transfers via cleartext messages with other devices and systems.

3. Data leaks from IoT systems

Hackers can access the data that your IoT system processes by intercepting unencrypted messages.
This may even contain private information like your location, financial information, and medical
history. Attackers can also obtain useful information by leveraging inadequately protected
communications, but this is not the sole method. All data is transported through and kept in the
cloud, and services hosted in the cloud are likewise susceptible to outside threats. As a result, both
the devices themselves and the cloud environments to which they are attached could leak
data. Another potential cause of a data leak in your IoT systems are third-party services.

4. Malware risks

An IoT system's functionality could be altered, personal information could be collected, and other
attacks could be launched if attackers manage to introduce malware into the system. In addition,
some gadgets may come pre-infected with viruses if their producers don't take proper software
security precautions.

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