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> What is the likelihood of that actually happening? Probably comparable to the likelihood of an IP camera [0,1] being used as a botnet. [0] https://www.wired
by pjmorris 9y ago
> What is the likelihood of that actually happening?
Probably comparable to the likelihood of an IP camera [0,1] being used as a botnet.
[0] https://www.wired.com/2016/12/botnet-broke-internet-isnt-going-away/ https://www.wired.com/2016/12/botnet-broke-internet-isnt-goi...
[1] http://www.darkreading.com/iot/move-over-mirai-persirai-now-the-top-ip-camera-botnet/d/d-id/1329099 http://www.darkreading.com/iot/move-over-mirai-persirai-now-...
- slg 9y agoA botnet is a different problem. If a device is taken over as part of a botnet, the person controlling the botnet has an invested interest in the device not being discovered. The smartest move is to therefore keep the devices functionality as close to normal as possible.
- pjmorris 9y agoLet's split this into two problems: 1) Access and control: I'd argue the likelihood here is comparable between IoT cameras and IoT thermostats. 2) Malicious application: You're correct that botnets favor no visible change in the host's functionality. However, there are ransomware applications of disrupting a home's physical systems that I submit should be considered before dismissing the idea out of hand. Coupled with problem #1, I think it could be an issue. Five years from now, we'll see where things stand.