IoT Security and Malware

IoT Security and Malware is a specialized field within cybersecurity that addresses the unique vulnerabilities of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as smart home gadgets, wearables, and industrial sensors. Due to their often limited computational power, infrequent patching, and use of default credentials, these devices are prime targets for malicious software designed to exploit them. IoT malware can steal sensitive data, disrupt physical operations, or, most commonly, conscript millions of compromised devices into massive botnets, which are then used to launch large-scale Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, making the protection of these ubiquitous endpoints critical to overall internet health and safety.