The number of Internet of Things (IoT) attacks in the world reached over 10.54 million in December 2022. However, in the same month of 2021, the number of reported IoT attacks dropped to nearly six million. The highest number of monthly attacks was detected in June 2022, with approximately 13 million attacks.
Monthly number of Internet of Things (IoT) malware attacks worldwide from 2020 to 2022
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"Internet of Things" refers to machines, devices, sensors, cars, cameras, appliances and other items that are connected to the Internet and often to each other. Examples of connected devices include: Smart TVs, smartwatches, GPS navigation devices, electronic toll collection devices and wireless fitness trackers.
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