Weakness that was already starting to be exploited by hackers ( hackers ) . Proofpoint security firm reports cited by TechCrunch says that more than 100,000 devices that have an internet connection ( including routers , multimedia center , smart TVs , and refrigerators ) has been the victim of hackers between late December 2013 to early January 2013 .
Devices such unfortunate attacked by botnets which makes them into a "zombie " to launch an attack spamming e - mail . The goal is to various companies and individuals around the world . E - mail spam is sent in waves , three times a day , each one sending 100,000 electronic mail .
" Botnets have become a major security issue , and this makes the appearance of increased distress , " said David Knight of Proofpoint . " Many of these devices is not protected properly and the user has no way to detect or fix the infection . "
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TV , refrigerator , and other appliances that have an internet connection is part of the concept of the "Internet of Everything " in which all electronic devices in people's lives with the global network .
Amid the increasing number of electronics manufacturers that spawned this kind of devices , new problems arise because the tool sorts the TV and the fridge " smart " gives new loopholes for hackers to infiltrate someone's home or a cyber attack .
A number of models of smart TV , for example , is equipped with a webcam that can be taken over by hackers . Electronic devices in the household is also more vulnerable than PCs or mobile gadgets since producers are relatively rare distribute security updates .
Support the software tools were also doubtful if it has been aged for years . Moreover , tools such as a TV and a refrigerator is not the device that changed frequently . This is in contrast to the PC platform and mobile gadgets that are " guarded " in terms of security by the owners of each platform .
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