*️Cyber risks

The absence or weakness of security in the IoT exposes users and companies to high risks of cyberattacks and confidential data leaks.

The proliferation of connected objects provides hackers with new targets for accessing corporate or personal networks. Large-scale IoT hacking is also a major threat. In 2016, the Mirai botnet infected hundreds of thousands of insecure connected objects to carry out massive DDoS attacks. This type of DDoS attack can bring critical infrastructures to their knees. The personal and strategic data collected en masse by the IoT is also highly coveted. Their interception can have devastating effects in terms of privacy or competitive position.

Without adequate IoT security, cyber-risks will grow exponentially with the multiplication of connected objects. Confidentiality and protection against cybercrime are key issues.