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IoT Security Progress and Challenges in the Last Five Years

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The security of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has not kept pace with their increasing adoption across industries. IoT devices are inherently insecure, often shipped with default passwords, and lack easy patching mechanisms. While awareness and offensive research have improved, defensive measures remain static. Manufacturers face challenges in balancing security with user experience and are hesitant to implement stricter security measures due to competitive pressures. The risk landscape has evolved from botnets to systemic failures and higher-impact attacks. Legislation like California's 2018 bill and recent UK and EU acts aim to improve IoT security, but enforcement and adoption vary. Experts call for more effective practices, policy solutions, and system segregation to enhance IoT security.

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  1. 05.09.2025 23:46 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 10d ago

    IoT Security Landscape Evolves with Increased Awareness and New Legislation

    Over the past five years, awareness and offensive research in IoT security have improved, but defensive measures remain static. Manufacturers face challenges in balancing security with user experience and competitive pressures. The risk landscape has shifted from botnets to systemic failures and higher-impact attacks. Recent legislation in the UK and EU aims to improve IoT security, but enforcement and adoption vary. Experts call for more effective practices, policy solutions, and system segregation to enhance IoT security.

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  • IoT devices are often shipped with default passwords and lack easy patching mechanisms.

    First reported: 05.09.2025 23:46
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  • Awareness and offensive research in IoT security have improved, but defensive measures remain static.

    First reported: 05.09.2025 23:46
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  • Manufacturers struggle to balance security with user experience and face competitive pressures.

    First reported: 05.09.2025 23:46
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  • IoT risks have evolved from botnets to systemic failures and higher-impact attacks.

    First reported: 05.09.2025 23:46
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  • Legislation like California's 2018 bill, the UK's Product Security and Telecoms Infrastructure Act, and the EU's Cyber Resilience Act aim to improve IoT security.

    First reported: 05.09.2025 23:46
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  • Experts call for more effective practices, policy solutions, and system segregation to enhance IoT security.

    First reported: 05.09.2025 23:46
    📰 1 source, 1 article
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