IoT malware surges by 400% in 2023 with US being the most targeted country – Zscaler

IoT malware surges by 400% in 2023 with US being the most targeted country – Zscaler

The worldwide count of connected IoT devices is set to exceed 29 billion by 2027, a significant surge from 16.7 billion in 2023. While this proliferation of devices and smart technology brings immense potential, it also opens doors for cybercriminals to exploit, potentially leading to inconvenient or even devastating consequences. In the first half of 2023 alone, there was a staggering 400% surge in IoT malware attacks compared to the previous year, reveals the Zscaler ThreatLabz 2023 Enterprise IoT and OT Threat Report.