Practice Vulnerabilities (6.1.2) - Chapter 6: Security and Privacy in IoT

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Question 1.
What is device hijacking?
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Think about control and usage of devices.
Question 2.
Define eavesdropping.
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Consider what happens when someone listens in on private conversations.
3Question 3.
What type of attack uses unauthorized control of devices to conduct malicious activities?
- Eavesdropping
- Device Hijacking
- Denial of Service
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Think about who controls the devices.
4Question 4.
True or False: Unencrypted data transmission makes data safe from eavesdropping.
- True
- False
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Consider what encryption helps protect against.
Question 5.
Analyze a scenario where an IoT device is hacked due to weak passwords. What could be done in advance to prevent such an incident?
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Consider the importance of user education and security policies.
Question 6.
Evaluate the risks associated with not updating the firmware of an IoT device. What steps can be taken to ensure timely updates?
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Think about how updates can be automated.

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