What is one cybersecurity threat for consumer IoT devices: __________

 

A common cybersecurity threats that consumers of IoT devices face is data breaches.

IoT are systems that enables smart devices to communicate and connect via the internet. A common challenge consumers are facing is the loss of data through use of public networks, weak passwords, failure to update periodically, among other vulnerabilities. There has been situations where the consumers complain about their devices being logged in remotely.

Data breaches could involve the loss of customer information such as card details, emails, personal addresses and other details that can result in unauthorized access to their accounts. When a data breach occurs, the consumers of IoT may not be aware. Some attackers may use sophisticated tools to cause a virus or malware. In some cases, the consumers of IoT are not aware that such security threats exist. Therefore, educating the consumers is a vital requirement.