The concept of " Internet of Things " echoed a lot lately, where the devices in people's lives will be connected to the Internet . Together , it is also emerging household appliances " smart " , such as a TV or a refrigerator smart intelligent .
However , behind it there is danger lurking . Every device connected to the Internet have vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers . Tools outside the computer , such as a TV , for example , were not spared from this risk . Many users are using these tools to perform important activities without being aware of the threat that exists.
This was stated by the vice president of the Southeast Asian region Symantec security agency , Eric Hoh , speaking in a press conference in 2014 Symantec Symposium at Hotel Mulia , Jakarta , Tuesday ( 18/02/2014 ) .
" For example , I often check the bank accounts through the TV because they feel comfortable with a large screen . Problem is people do not realize that their data could be stolen by hackers via an online connection , " said Hoh .
However , behind it there is danger lurking . Every device connected to the Internet have vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers . Tools outside the computer , such as a TV , for example , were not spared from this risk . Many users are using these tools to perform important activities without being aware of the threat that exists.
This was stated by the vice president of the Southeast Asian region Symantec security agency , Eric Hoh , speaking in a press conference in 2014 Symantec Symposium at Hotel Mulia , Jakarta , Tuesday ( 18/02/2014 ) .
" For example , I often check the bank accounts through the TV because they feel comfortable with a large screen . Problem is people do not realize that their data could be stolen by hackers via an online connection , " said Hoh .
