The US Federal Bureau of Investigation is drawing attention to security risks carried by insecure IoT devices in a home or office environment. Hackers often encounter little resistance in hijacking connected devices because users neglect precautions and expose them to public access. Keeping smart gadgets safe is, for the time being, the responsibility of the manufacturer just as much as it is of the consumer. The recommendation supports products from security-conscious manufacturers. The danger is greater than unknowingly contributing to distributed denial-of-service attacks that cause damage on a global scale.”]
Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/consumers-play-active-role-defending-iot/