In 2022, TVs were the most vulnerable devices, with over half of IoT vulnerabilities identified by the source affecting them. They were followed by smart plugs and routers, with 13 percent and nine percent, respectively. The number of IoT devices worldwide is forecast to be close to 30 billion in 2030.
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