Expert says IoT and smart home devices are "very safe because they barely work anyway"
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The world of IoT (Internet of things) and smart home devices is viewed by many as wild west, with questionable security practices, numerous vulnerabilities and a large attack vector. Despite all that, a respectable industry expert holds an opinion that all IoT devices are inherently safe due to their ultimate brokenness.
Yes, in theory those devices provide a lot of possibilities for malice. All assuming they actually operate. Connection to the Internet is dangerous, but overflowing RAM in an unsuccessful attempt to load the OS is a great way to avoid danger long before connecting to the Internet.