ARE SMART DEVICES SECURE AND CAN BE TRUSTED WITH OUR PRIVACY?

Electronic devices have evolved into “smart” devices that are ubiquitous in our daily lives. Smart devices have become increasingly popular in all kinds of applications, from small household appliances to large industrial machines. Smart devices in our homes, businesses, buildings and cities can communicate with each other and the real world. These technologies offer new opportunities and benefits, but they also bring new threats.Smart device users should expect a significant increase in malware in the near future and significant breakthroughs in malware-related attacks. By manipulating the sensors, attackers can obtain information from a smart device, transfer malware to the device, or initiate a malicious activity to hack the device. In this paper, we address a number of risks and attacks that exploit smart devices for malicious purposes. We present a thorough examination of current threats and attacks against smart devices and highlight ways to protect smart devices from these threats. We also address smart device security and privacy issues related to threats and attacks, as well as future research directions.