Strange this, as predicted, IoT comes to the fore again:
Some good questions to ask as a consumer - but many may not have the appropriate answers:
Then ask the following questions:
- Has this device shown any unexpected instability recently?
- Is it possible to update the firmware?
- Is the latest software patch installed?
- How regularly do software patches ship?
- Is it possible to change any default password/code on the device and has it been changed?
- Is it possible to use an alphanumeric code?
- Does the system support the latest edition of its operating system?
- What is the device’s networking protocol? Is it still current?
- Is it possible to identify the device from beyond the network using standard network monitoring tools?
- If you can’t update the device, or change its password, or it uses an ancient networking protocol, stop using it.
- If the device is visible to people outside your network, either secure it, or switch it off and send it to be recycled.
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3521228/smart-lighting-security-flaw-illuminates-risk-of-iot.h...
So what happens if the salesman, or reseller cannot answer the above?
Would you still purchase regardless?
Regards
Caute_cautim
