Internet of Things heading towards its 'Melissa moment', warns Bastille CEO Chris Rouland

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It's only a matter of time!

The Internet of Things (IoT) is heading towards its own "Melissa moment"* - a worm or virus that can replicate across devices, causing havoc as it goes. That is the warning of Chris Rouland, spe...

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