IoT Security: Government Accountability Office Highlights Risks Posed By Internet Of Things

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued areport on the internet of things (IoT) that found the growing popularity of web-connected devices poses a number of concerns involving security, privacy and safety.
Thereport marks the first in-depth study on the internet of things conducted by the government and notes the potential benefits of the proliferation of internet-connected devices while also acknowledging the threat posed by unsecured devices.