The explosion of “smart” devices in the Internet of Things (IoT) or, as some are now putting it, the Internet of Everything (IoE), is bringing unprecedented convenience to consumers. But, as is the case with anything connected to the Internet, it also brings risks. And with the number of devices expected to hit 50 billion or more in just a few years, the level of risk will also be unprecedented. (Related story: Held by ransom by the ‘Digital Mob.’)
Some of those at-risk devices or machines include the following: