5.3 - IoT and Cybersecurity Padlet by Paige Phillips https://padlet.com/paph3285/thh2tsf7xh7u9y4b Phillips, Paige 09/2022 en-us 2022-09-23 20:57:30 UTC 2025-10-08 20:49:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f60e.png A) A brief overview of IoT and B) An explanation of IoT's impact on cybersecurity and inherent risks and vulnerabilities that it brings to the forefront. paph3285 https://padlet.com/paph3285/thh2tsf7xh7u9y4b/wish/2311075113 A) IoT is a term known  as the Internet of Things. These "things" within the internet are capable of collecting and transferring  data over a network without the requirement of human-interaction. 

B) One of the biggest concerns we face with IoT is data security. Not only securing but also how to keep up with the security of the billions of data that IoT is collecting and sharing. Keep in mind that since these devices can communicate with other related or connected devices, they can act on the information they receive from another devices. This lacks human intervention and could make it difficult for humans to override the system if needed to be. One of the biggest questions we need to consider is how much of the CIA triad is compromised. There is a bigger need to evaluate the policies behind who has control and access to the data and what the data can be used for.




]]> 2022-09-23 21:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/paph3285/thh2tsf7xh7u9y4b/wish/2311075113 Resources example #1 of IoT cybersecurity attacks - The Apache Log4j Vulnerability paph3285 https://padlet.com/paph3285/thh2tsf7xh7u9y4b/wish/2311075911 Target: Apache Log4j, a java software library used by a variety of consumers.
Attack Type: Remote code execution vulnerability. An attack that allows an attacker to drop malware or ransomware on a target system.
Attack Process: Attack fed messages to Log4j, instructing the system to download and execute malware from a remote server. This attack thus grants greater accessibility to the victim’s system.
Possible Aftermath: 1) Complete compromise of the network, 2) theft of sensitive information, and 3) possibility of sabotage.]]> 2022-09-23 21:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/paph3285/thh2tsf7xh7u9y4b/wish/2311075911 Resources example #2 of IoT cybersecurity attacks - Ring Home – Security Camera Breach paph3285 https://padlet.com/paph3285/thh2tsf7xh7u9y4b/wish/2311076002 Target: Amazon Ring
Attack Type: Basic hacking by using a variety of weak, recycled and default credentials.
Attack Process: Hackers gained access to live feeds from the cameras that were around customers’ homes. Some of he hackers were even able to communicate remotely using the devices integrated microphones and speakers.
Possible Aftermath: Over 30 people in 15 families reported verbal harassment from the hackers.]]> 2022-09-23 21:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/paph3285/thh2tsf7xh7u9y4b/wish/2311076002 Resources example #3 of IoT cybersecurity attacks - Nortek Security & Control – Access Control System Breach paph3285 https://padlet.com/paph3285/thh2tsf7xh7u9y4b/wish/2311076274 Target: Nortek Linear eMerge E3 devices
Attack Type: Malware and DoS (Denial of Service)
Attack Process: 1) Hijacking of credentials, 2) control over devices (opening/locking doors), 3) install malware, and 4) launching DoS (Denial of Service) attack.
Possible Aftermath: Major delayed response by Nortek. However type of breach provides light on how vulnerable systems can be an entry point into corporate networks. Also, just how quickly hackers can use connected IoT smart devices to target multiple businesses at once.
]]> 2022-09-23 21:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/paph3285/thh2tsf7xh7u9y4b/wish/2311076274 Resources example #4 of IoT cybersecurity attacks - Household Appliances – Botnet Attacks paph3285 https://padlet.com/paph3285/thh2tsf7xh7u9y4b/wish/2311076379 Target: Smart household appliances (e.g. smart fridges,  washing machines, air conditioners, water heaters)
Attack Type: Malware and DDoS
Attack Process:  Botnets malware infect appliances and often go unnoticed by the owner. Thus having almost zero impact on the owner’s security.
Possible Aftermath: If a hacker takes control of  a botnet which had silently hacked thousands of large loT household appliances, cybercriminals could technically de-stabilize an entire power grid.]]> 2022-09-23 21:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/paph3285/thh2tsf7xh7u9y4b/wish/2311076379 Resources example #5 of IoT cybersecurity attacks - St. Jude Medical – IoT Security Breaches In Healthcare paph3285 https://padlet.com/paph3285/thh2tsf7xh7u9y4b/wish/2311076564 Target: St. Jude Medical's Merlin@home Cardiac IoT Devices
Attack Type: IoT device malfunction or failure in encryption of the radio frequency protocol used by St. Jude Medical, allowing a relatively easy backdoor access to the devices.
Attack Process: By altering the Merlin@home Transmitter, hackers can remotely access a patient's RF-enabled implanted cardiac device.
Possible Aftermath: By having access to medical IoT device, hackers could use the device to manipulate information and transmit false signals. For example, cardiac devices, if a hacker were able to gain access to this, they major harm to the patient such as  deplete the battery or administer incorrect pacing/shocks.]]> 2022-09-23 21:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/paph3285/thh2tsf7xh7u9y4b/wish/2311076564 Hi Leute behniavm https://padlet.com/paph3285/thh2tsf7xh7u9y4b/wish/3377133134 2025-03-21 21:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/paph3285/thh2tsf7xh7u9y4b/wish/3377133134