Will Internet of Things ever be safe?

The Internet of Things (IoT) has undergone an amazing transformation, from a pipe dream to a marketing buzzword, and now an impending reality. Recent estimates expect the number of Internet-connected devices to reach 26 billion by 2020, with some studies suggesting an even higher output. With an exponential increase in devices communicating with us, other devices, and with the internet at large, how can anyone keep private information safe? IoT: Ever-connected, ever-susceptible The phrase "Internet of Things" has been around for decades (ever since computers could connect to this global network), but it has never had more literal applications than… [Continue Reading]