"IoT Device Takeovers Surge 100 Percent in 2020"

Internet-of-things (IoT) devices have become a favorite target for cybercriminals this year.  New research has shown that there has been a sharp increase (100 percent) in IoT infections observed on wireless networks.  IoT devices are now responsible for 32.72 percent of all infections observed in mobile and Wi-Fi networks, up from 16.17 percent in 2019.  Researchers with Nokia’s Threat Intelligence Lab believe that the number of IoT infections will continue to grow “dramatically” as connected devices continue to populate in homes and enterprise settings alike.

Theatpost reports: "IoT Device Takeovers Surge 100 Percent in 2020"