t o i m p r o v eInternet of Things

SECURITY

FOUR WAYS

Reset default passwords

Internet of Things (IoT) devices compromised in acyber attack are often still programmed with theirdefault username and password. Malware is able toexploit these devices by simply logging into them withtheir factory-default credentials.

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Power cycle your devices

The malware used in cyber attacks is stored in memoryand can be erased with a power cycle (disconnect thenreconnect the device from its power source). It isimportant to repeat step one and reset the usernameand passwords to something other than their factorydefaults.

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Disable Universal Plug n’ Play (UPnP) support

Many IoT devices have UPnP, which automaticallyopens virtual ports that can “poke a hole” in therouter’s shield, making the device discoverable on theinternet and vulnerable to malware infection.

3

Maintain device updates

Periodically check for firmware updates and devicepatches to ensure IoT devices are current and runningthe latest and most secure firmware updates fromthe manufacturer.

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