Disaster awaits if we don't secure IoT now

In 2015, Ukraine experienced a slew of unexpected power outages. Much of the country went dark. The U.S. investigation has concluded that this was due to a Russian state cyberattack on Ukrainian computers running critical infrastructure. In the decade that followed, cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and near-misses continued. In 2017, a nuclear power plant in Kansas was the subject of a Russian cyberattack. In 2021, Chinese state actors reportedly gained access to parts of the New York City subway computer system. Later in 2021, a cyberattack temporarily closed down beef processing plants. In 2023, Microsoft reported a cyberattack on its IT systems, likely by Chinese-backed actors. The risk is growing, particularly when it comes to internet of things (IoT) devices. Just below the veneer of popular fad gadgets (does anyone really want their refrigerator to automatically place orders for groceries?) is an increasing army of more prosaic Internet-connected devices that take care o ... Read full article.