IoT hot topic among cybercriminals globally: Report

NEW DELHI: Cybercriminals are actively discussing how to compromise connected or Internet of Things (IoT) devices and how to leverage these devices for money-making schemes, a new report by cyber security firm Trend Micro said on Monday.

Trend Micro Research analysed forums in the Russian, Portuguese, English, Arabic, and Spanish language-based underground markets to determine how cybercriminals are abusing and monetising connected devices.