A company called SAM Seamless Network said that smart devices are most vulnerable to hacker attacks at midnight. The Israel-based company monitors IoT products and helps prevent attacks on devices in the US, Germany, Israel and the UK.
SAM , and security cameras. Cameras were found to be one of the most common targets for hackers.
In the U.S., the average home has 17 smart devices. In Europe, the average is 14 devices.
The company's researchers found that in the first week of May, there were many attacks, which mainly came from three countries: China, Iran and the USA.
The results showed that security cameras are the most vulnerable devices. 47% of the cameras tested were compromised. The next most vulnerable devices are smart hubs, which include Google Home and Amazon Echo devices.
Why do hackers attack smart devices?
There are many reasons why hackers attack. They may want to introduce malware into the victim's systems, take control of the system, or steal personal data.
SAM found that the most common form of attack in the US, Japan and India is ransomware. In contrast, in Europe, people are faced with malicious applications and phishing campaigns.
According to the research, 40% of attacks aim to gain complete control of a device. Every day, there are around 5 attempts to compromise smart devices.
The CEO and co-founder of SAM stated that it is no longer just businesses that are at risk from hackers. There are constant attacks on home networks. It is necessary to conduct research to identify system vulnerabilities and take measures to protect IoT and smart devices in general.
