{"id":3636,"date":"2025-04-25T07:45:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T05:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/?p=3636"},"modified":"2025-04-25T07:45:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T05:45:21","slug":"iot-and-cybersecurity-risks-and-strategies-to-protect-connected-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/en\/iot-and-cybersecurity-risks-and-strategies-to-protect-connected-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"IoT and cybersecurity: Risks and strategies to protect connected devices"},"content":{"rendered":"

We live in an era where everything is interconnected. From our smart watches to the home thermostat, including surveillance cameras, speakers, locks, and even the refrigerator. This interconnection, known as the <\/span>Internet of Things (IoT),<\/b> makes our lives easier in many ways.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cybersecurity in IoT<\/b>,<\/span> is, today more than ever, a real need. The exponential growth in the number of connected devices has led to an increase in vulnerabilities and attacks. <\/span><\/p>\n

It’s not just about protecting personal data; we’re also talking about physical security, privacy, business reputation, and even operational continuity in companies that rely on IoT for their processes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cybersecurity in IoT is not optional<\/b><\/h2>\n

According to a<\/span> Kaspersky report,<\/span><\/a> in the first half of 2023, there was a significant increase in threats targeting IoT devices, including<\/span> DrDoS attacks<\/span><\/a>, DDos, ransomware, and other<\/span> types of malware<\/span><\/a> that exploit common vulnerabilities such as default passwords and insecure network services.<\/span><\/p>\n

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Many devices are not correctly configured, use weak passwords, or continue to run on outdated software. <\/span><\/p>\n

One of the biggest mistakes is assuming that an IoT device is harmless because it does not store sensitive data. But it only needs to be connected to the same network as other, more critical equipment for it to become a <\/span>gateway to the system<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What types of vulnerabilities are common in the IoT?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The threats affecting the IoT ecosystem are varied, but many share a familiar pattern: <\/span>lack of basic protection.<\/b>. Some examples:<\/span><\/p>\n