Attacks on internet of things top security predictions for 2015

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Attacks on Internet of Things tops list of Symantec’s 2015 Security Predictions. The post and infographic say that there will be a particular focus on smart home automation. Interestingly, the blog post references what is likely the Shodan database, referring to it as a “search engine that allows people to do an online search for Internet-enabled devices,” but does not mention it by name. While attacks on IoT devices/systems or attacks via IoT devices/systems is certainly not the only risk, it is further evidence that the attack surface provided by the rapid growth of IoT/ICS devices and systems is a burgeoning risk sector.

The report also highlights attacks on mobile devices, continuing ransomware attacks, and DDOS attacks.

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