FTC contest seeks to crowdsource IoT security tools

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is hoping a contest offering a cash prize will encourage members of the public to develop a tool to address security weaknesses in the Internet of Things (IoT) as more and more devices around consumers’ homes become connected and vulnerabilities increase.
In fact, the agency said it is offering up to $25,000 for the best solution and up to $3,000 for up to three honorable mention winners.
Dubbed the IoT Home Inspector Challenge, the FTC said it