Internet of things: It could get nasty

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More and more connected devices are being rushed to market. But the lack of security standards leaves many of them wide open to abuse. So what are the challenges to be overcome in securing the Internet of Things?

For many people, the idea of "smart lightbulbs", internet-connected refrigerators, thermostats that can be controlled over the internet and other connected devices is an absurdity. Why, they ask...

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