With the growth of connected devices and the internet of things, consumers must adopt simple steps to help keep themselves cyber secure.

By the end of this year, there will be more than eight billion internet of things (IoT) devices connected worldwide, according to analysts Gartner – from electricity meters to smart fridges.

Many families buy such gadgets without imagining they might pose a security risk, but they still tend to be less well-secured than devices such as PCs. This means that families should be careful both when choosing and setting up their IoT devices, according to Det Insp Mick Dodge, National Cyber PROTECT coordinator with the City of London Police.

Source: Is cybersecurity keeping up with the internet of things? | The Telegraph