Ain't just software.
The "internet of things" is underway, and the same "ship it and be damned"
attitude prevails. Especially re (absence of) security.
The Christmas Playstation and X-Box attack was launched from compromised home
routers. Behind those same routers is now an array of {un,in}-secured devices.
The future "bot of things" - toaster, fridges, TVs that listen to your every
word (not just the command to change channel). Even egg trays - I kid you not.
TVs have been the first to make it into the news for leaking (deliberately)
information, but think about your automated thermostat telling the world you've
just left the house ....
Shane ...
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