Article by Anne-Sophie, French, Intern at Chandigarh University, India
In a world depending more and more on technology and Internet of
Things (IoT), hackers have become always more creative when it comes to collect
personal data. Giving that everyone still remembers the hack of Yahoo in 2014,
when at least 5OO millions users personal information were stolen, hacking has
moved forward and seem to not be limited to companies and organizations
anymore. In fact, new studies report the weaknesses of IoT and the open way for hackers to
put personal information at risk. Researchers demonstrated with an experiment
that it is possible to take control of Philips Hue bulbs from outside with a
drone flying up to 350m away.
Meant to facilitate
everyday life, the IoT are shown to be an open door to individuals personal
data. Smart devices such as light bulbs are connected through a mesh network
sending messages to each other and are bridged to communicate with the Portal
on Internet and Apps. Hackers take collect personal data by introducing a
computer worm into the system giving them free access to all the information
shared on one’s Internet connection.
Philips has
communicated that the company is working on fixing this issue of protection of
data. However, it is just the beginning for IT and IoT. Green Nanotechnologies
being actively introduced to India and Chandigarh University student this week,
anticipate those security weaknesses while developing and introducing clean and
sustainable technology would be a step forward fighting those cyber attack.
Integrity is not innate merely a cause worth to be fought for.