Millions of Internet Things are “secured” by the same “private” keys

European security consultancy SEC Consult has spent time over the past few years looking at embedded devices on the internet.

Embedded devices are what you might call the high end of the Internet of Things (IoT) – or, to use the cynic’s description: tiny computers, usually built down to a price, embedded in houselhold devices for which form, function and price come way ahead of security, if security is even considered at all.

SEC Consult has examined thousands of devices such as internet gateways, routers, modems, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and more, from over 70 vendors.

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