In 2017, hackers stole several gigabytes of sensitive data from a Las Vegas casino. It was later discovered that their point of entry to the network was a newly installed fish tank, which had an internet connection enabling it to be monitored remotely.
This case illustrates the security risks posed by the increasing use of the internet of things (IoT), especially in the shape of smart sensors that track the performance of commercial buildings. Each one represents a potential chink in the network’s armour.
Cybercriminals can find vulnerabilities in devices that most of us might not even consider to be vulnerable. For instance, when Joe Biden moved into the White House in January, even his smart exercise bike was deemed too much of a security risk.