As wireless devices flourish, network security pros break into cold sweats

in #security8 years ago

 WASHINGTON 

Sure, your office may seem clean. But it’s probably not. Invisible network pollution contaminates the space, and it may open a door to evildoers.The pollution comes from the growing list of internet-connected devices: cellphones, security cameras, thermostats, door locks, printers, speakerphones, even coffeemakers.

Not all of them have up-to-date security patches or strong password protection. All of them are potential foot soldiers for hackers.source