Smart plugs invite cyber criminals into the home

The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the fastest-growing technology markets and has steadily picked up steam in recent years as technology improves and price points drop, with the global IoT market forecast to reach revenues of $1.1tr by 2024. 1 Fields including manufacturing, healthcare and transport have benefited hugely from the ability to create linked networks of smart devices, facilitating a growing level of operational automation and visibility.