The number of IoT platforms shot up to more than 400 in 2016, according to IOT Analytics. Sales of Amazon Echo were up more than 9x over the previous holiday season. Devastating cyber attacks took advantage of vulnerabilities in smart devices. Many manufacturers dont take security seriously, which means smart devices are often vulnerable to hackers. So in 2017, before you buy that shiny smart device, just make sure it comes with security features. And ideally secure your home network with a security solution that provides protection for all your devices.”]
Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/last-years-developments-tell-us-iot-2017/