A backdoor implant built for the Windows operating system has been modified to work on connected devices that are attractive to malicious hackers. DoublePulsar is a backdoor implant that can run on Windows Vista through 10, after the systems are compromised. Windows IoT Core is a variant that runs on a business-oriented smart devices such as digital signage systems, order processors, cocktail mixers, wearables for employees and kiosks. ATMs are also on the list, and manufacturers are looking at an upgrade to Windows 10 IoT by 2020.”]

