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Security Threats in Internet of Things (IoT)

Internet of Things (IoT) is a technology for smart devices to be used in day to day life like smart houses, fitness tracking apps, smart TV, IP camers etc. Such devices need internet connectivity for operations and due to lack in cybersecurityIoT devices are vulnerable. Companies who make IoT devices don’t support the cybersecurity of IoT after their release, also many IoT devices unable to update themselves from internet even against the common cyberattacks. This shows that initially the IoT device was more secure during its release and when it is in the hand of customers, it becomes more vulnerable. And day by day manufacturers are busy in releasing new devices based on latest technologies instead to analyze and protecting the security threat of previous IoT devices. The lack in protection of security threat leads in “data stealing of customers as well as employees of companies” by the hackers. For example, IoT devices like IP cameras conventionally are sold for smart homes, s