Electronics News & Analysis
The internet of things (IoT) brings together billions of devices every day, with exponential growth that is changing the way we carry out our daily activities. Smart homes reduce overall energy consumption. New developments will allow cars to be connected with smart-city infrastructure to create an entirely different ecosystem for the driver. And connected health devices can represent a new, more economical business model for the health care industry, with a strong — and positive — impact on health. With all these advantages, the devices are strongly at risk for hacker attacks such as compromises to information and customizations.
