Editor's Pick: Will the IoT Be Held for Ransom?

Will the IoT Be Held for Ransom?

Richard Adhikari Sep 17, 2015 11:19 AM PT

Consumer interest in smart devices is growing, but the IoT is not secure, and ransomware is on the rise. Symantec researchers recently infected a Moto 360 smartwatch with the Android Simplocker ransomware, causing the smartwatch to become unusable. "It's very plausible that we'll see ransomware on smart TVs, routers or any other smart devices in the future," said Symantec researcher Candid Wueest. [More...]

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