Devices from smart speakers to fitness trackers have apps, and cyber-criminals are exploiting weaknesses.
new report by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre While most people will be familiar with apps downloaded on to smartphones, devices from smart TVs to smart speakers now also have them.The NCSC's technical director, Ian Levy, said there was "more for app stores to do" on security.
Last year, the government noted, Android phone users downloaded apps which contained the Triada and Escobar malware from various third-party app stores. The NCSC's report noted that apps "can also be installed on laptops, computers, games consoles, wearable devices , smart TVs, smart speakers , and IoT devices".for a popular tracker from a fitness firm, that could be downloaded from a link using the company's web address to seem legitimate.
The cyber-security centre supports the government's proposals to ask app stores to commit to a new code of practice setting out minimum security and privacy requirements.
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