Can Your Coffee Maker Be Hacked? Cybersecurity Issues And The Growing Internet Of Things

Internet of Things (IoT) devices have flooded the lives of consumers over the past few years, with the global IoT market valued at $384.7 billion in 2021, according to a March 2022 report from Fortune Business Insights. "Smart" technology has become a standard feature on most consumer products, from smartwatches and lightbulbs to dishwashers and toasters. IoT devices are also common to see—or not see—while simply walking down the street. There are smart trashcans that alert city sanitation workers when they are full and even sensors on streetlights that listen for and detect gunshots. With a growing number of devices being connected to the internet, it is increasingly important that the public be sufficiently educated on the risks that accompany IoT devices.