Main Characteristics and Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities of IoT Mobile Devices

Nowadays, the Internet of Things (IoT) is present everywhere and is involuntarily changing the way we live and work in today’s society. Smart devices are becoming more prevalent, and the Internet is evolving to support their growing number. There are numerous benefits of IoT to the economy and businesses, and IoT adoption enables connectivity between devices, allowing for data processing and scalability of operations especially for businesses. IoT technology also provides businesses with the tools and the protocols needed to design and deploy smart solutions for various use cases, making life much easier for both businesses and users. However, the adoption of IoT comes with concerns over security and data privacy, requiring businesses to incorporate effective security measures to safeguard their systems. This article aims to emphasize how Internet of Things works, what the fundamentals and characteristics of IoT are, and more importantly what the strengths and weaknesses of this technology are. Moreover, we want to see which are the security problems and vulnerabilities of this technology since it is rapidly evolving and affects and transforms the way we interact with devices and machines in our daily lives.