Uninvited Connections: A Study of Vulnerable Devices on the Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow as uniquely identifiable objects are added to the internet. The addition of these devices, and their remote connectivity, has brought a new level of efficiency into our lives. However, the security of these devices has come into question. While many may be secure, the sheer number creates an environment where even a small percentage of insecure devices may create significant vulnerabilities. This paper evaluates some of the emerging vulnerabilities that exist and puts some figures to the scale of the threat.