FBI in Internet of Things Cybersecurity Warning

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been forced to issue a public service announcement warning US citizens and businesses of the cybersecurity dangers of the internet of things (IoT). The Feds argued that a combination of “deficient security capabilities” inside the devices themselves, a lack of consumer awareness, and difficulties with patching could all be exploited by cyber-criminals. As well as remotely attacking other systems, sending out malicious emails and stealing personal information, IoT devices could be hijacked to cause physical harm, the Bureau added.