What is a primary security concern with IoT devices?

The correct answer is B. Lack of strong default security settings. IoT devices are notorious for shipping with weak default credentials (like admin/admin) and minimal security configurations, making them trivial to compromise at scale - this is the root cause behind massive botnets like Mirai. Limited data storage (A) is a design constraint, not

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ALimited data storage
BLack of strong default security settings
CHigh power consumption
DExcessive bandwidth usage

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A
2% (1)
B
89% (55)
C
6% (4)
D
3% (2)

Explanation

IoT devices are notorious for shipping with weak default credentials (like admin/admin) and minimal security configurations, making them trivial to compromise at scale - this is the root cause behind massive botnets like Mirai. Limited data storage (A) is a design constraint, not a security vulnerability. High power consumption (C) is an engineering consideration, not a threat vector. Excessive bandwidth usage (D) might be a symptom of a compromised device, but not the underlying security concern.

Memory tip: Think "default = danger" - IoT devices prioritize convenience and cost over security, so manufacturers rarely enforce strong defaults. If you can Google the default password for a device, attackers already have.

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#IoT Security#Default Credentials#Device Configuration#Vulnerability Analysis

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