Ryan Lester

Reuters has revealed that Consumer Reports, an influential U.S. non-profit group that conducts extensive reviews of cars, kitchen appliances and other goods, is gearing up to consider cyber security and privacy safeguards when scoring products in future.

The IoT is bringing about new ways of living and working that will stay with us for years to come. Companies are working hard to produce connected products that consumers will purchase and find long-term value in.

At trade shows across the world, product companies are unveiling a wide range of connected devices in a bid to get a slice of the growing Internet of Things market.

According to some estimates, the Mirai malware has now infected almost half a million Internet of Things (IoT) devices worldwide, more than doubling the impact of the original Mirai botnet. This is not down to a lack of technology, say experts, but to negligence and stupidity.

The Internet of Things has taken the world by storm. With a long list of potential benefits for businesses and consumers alike, it is no surprise that there is a growing list of companies aiming to tap into the potential.