IoT Security Challenges
- Weak or default passwords
- Lack of firmware updates
- Insecure data transmission
- Privacy issues (data collection)
- DDoS attacks via IoT botnets
Security Best Practices
- Change default passwords
- Keep firmware updated
- Use encrypted communication (HTTPS, TLS)
- Separate IoT devices on different network
- Disable unnecessary features
- Use strong authentication (2FA)
Famous Attack: Mirai Botnet (2016)
Mirai infected thousands of IoT cameras and DVRs to launch massive DDoS attacks.