Re:Say Cheese: a snapshot of the massive DDoS attacks coming...
by pdkl95 on Tuesday October 11, 2016 @11:45AM
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I agree, but the unfixable+immortal combination isn't really an acceptable situation.
The solution for most devices is to simply keep them off the internet. Being a host on the internet requires some level of care and maintenance so you don't become a hazard to others. I doubt most light-bulbs or thermostats are worth the ongoing expenses of maintaining security updates into the indefinite future. In theory, traditional goods that last more than a few years should be more successful on the market than self-destructing devices with dubious internet features.
The solution for most devices is to simply keep them off the internet. Being a host on the internet requires some level of care and maintenance so you don't become a hazard to others. I doubt most light-bulbs or thermostats are worth the ongoing expenses of maintaining security updates into the indefinite future. In theory, traditional goods that last more than a few years should be more successful on the market than self-destructing devices with dubious internet features.