Cybersecurity experts warn of IoT device and phishing vulnerabilities

A recent overview highlights the expanding attack surface of everyday technology. With an estimated 75 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices projected to be online by 2025, hackers can target smart TVs, thermostats, baby monitors, cameras and even medical devices such as insulin pumps. The average data breach now costs companies $4.45 million, according to IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report, and compromised devices can be used for surveillance, botnets or as entry points to broader networks.

Separately, practical guidance on spotting phishing attacks stresses checking sender addresses, watching for urgency cues, hovering over links, avoiding unexpected attachments and trusting one’s instincts. Phishing remains the leading method for compromising accounts, and simple awareness steps can reduce the risk of credential theft and malware infection.