'Zombie Devices' Raise Cybersecurity Alarm as Consumers Ignore Smart Tech Expiry Dates

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By msmashFeb 7, 2025, 12:20 pm140 pts
A survey of 2,130 Americans has revealed widespread vulnerability to cyber attacks through unsupported smart devices, with 43% unaware their devices might lose software support. The security threat was underscored in December 2023 when U.S. authorities disrupted a Chinese state-sponsored botnet targeting home…

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