68% of respondents polled in 14 countries and regions in April of 2019 say the biggest threat to the IoT industry is the attackers ability to change the original function of the device. Controlling IoT devices remotely is the second perceived threat, with 54% citing it as a distinct possibility for hackers and other cybercriminals. The market is also fragmented, with no real security standards in place, allowing attackers to pick and choose the most vulnerable targets. Privacy is one of the most important issues in the IoT security capabilities, according to the Ponemon Institute.”]