WASHINGTON: The surge of Web-connected devices — TVs, refrigerators, thermostats, door locks and more — has opened up huge opportunities for cyberattacks because of weak security, researchers said Tuesday.
A study by the Hewlett-Packard security unit Fortify found 70% of the most commonly used "Internet of Things" devices contain vulnerabilities, including inadequate passwords or encryption, or lax access restrictions.
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