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“ As our world becomes more connected , it also becomes more complex ”
— Ericsson
neglecting to set up two-factor authentication on their devices , the events clearly show the alarming potential that smart devices have to compromise individuals ’ privacy and security - and these risks are in no way confined to individuals in a smart home .
According to Professor Ahmed Banafa , a leading expert on all things IoT , the widespread implementation of IoT presents serious difficulties for cybersecurity professionals everywhere .
“ The concept of IoT introduces a wide range of new security risks and challenges to IoT devices , platforms and operating systems , communications , and even the systems to which they ’ re connected ,” he noted in an interview last year . “ New security technologies will be required to protect IoT devices and platforms
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