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The internet of things (to be hacked)

The article focuses on the need for cybersecurity for the internet of things. It comments on the hacking of webcams, televisions, and a refrigerator and reports that former U.S. vice-president Dick Cheney's wireless heart monitor was modified to prevent remote assassination attempts. It states that...

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Published in:Economist Vol. 412; no. 8895; p. 13
Format: Editorial
Published: Economist Newspaper Limited 7/12/2014
Subjects:
Cheney, Richard B., 1941-2025
Health
Internet security
Internet of things
Computer hacking
Software upgrades
Product safety laws
Medical equipment safety measures
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article focuses on the need for cybersecurity for the internet of things. It comments on the hacking of webcams, televisions, and a refrigerator and reports that former U.S. vice-president Dick Cheney's wireless heart monitor was modified to prevent remote assassination attempts. It states that patching software to repair flaws in code will not be tolerated if personal safety is at risk. It suggests governments should ensure that web-connected products are covered by existing safety laws.