IC3 Issues Alert on IoT Devices

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IC3 Issues Alert on IoT Devices [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2017/10/17/IC3-Issues-Alert-IoT-Devices 
] 10/17/2017 06:56 PM EDT 
Original release date: October 17, 2017

In conjunction with National Cyber Security Awareness Month, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has issued an 
alert to individuals and businesses about the security risks involved with the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT refers to 
the emerging network of devices (e.g., smart TVs, home automation systems) that connect to one another via the 
Internet, often automatically sending and receiving data. IC3 warns that once a device is compromised, an attacker may 
take control of an affected system, obtain sensitive information, or cause a denial-of-service condition.

US-CERT encourages individuals and businesses to review the IC3 Alert [ https://www.ic3.gov/media/2017/171017-1.aspx ] 
for more information on IoT vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.

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