Malware attacks can compromise IoT devices by exploiting vulnerabilities. Regular updates, monitoring, and strong security practices can reduce these risks.

Denial-of-service attacks overwhelm IoT devices, disrupting functionality. Rate limiting and network segmentation can mitigate these attacks.

Device identity management ensures unique identifiers for IoT devices, enhancing traceability and preventing unauthorized device impersonation.

Unsecured IoT devices can lead to data breaches and privacy violations by exposing sensitive user information to attackers.

Securely deploying firmware updates involves using encrypted communication channels, verified update sources, and multi-factor authentication.

Secure boot mechanisms verify software integrity during startup, ensuring only trusted firmware and OS components run on IoT devices.

Physical tampering can be mitigated by using tamper-evident seals, secure enclosures, and monitoring devices for unauthorized physical access.

Common IoT vulnerabilities include weak passwords, unpatched firmware, insecure APIs, and lack of encryption for transmitted data.

Network segmentation isolates IoT devices from critical systems, reducing the risk of lateral movement in case of a breach.

Weak passwords make IoT devices susceptible to brute-force attacks. Strong, unique passwords should be implemented for each device.