Items and devices we use are becoming more and more convenient. Today, we have internet connection in our cars and even in certain kinds of microwaves and fridges. According to Gartner, there will be more than 26 billion intelligent home appliances while the market size will grow to 300 billion dollars by 2020.
However, few people realize that common computers with access to the internet and gadgets that make up the so-called internet of things are vulnerable to attacks. PHDays organizers created a model of a real apartment equipped with various electrical appliances and a smart home system in order to demonstrate the possible consequences of hackers' attacks. Due to an error, all devices of the apartment has gone insane and turned out to be a trial for the owner. Participants of the contest needed to release him.
However, few people realize that common computers with access to the internet and gadgets that make up the so-called internet of things are vulnerable to attacks. PHDays organizers created a model of a real apartment equipped with various electrical appliances and a smart home system in order to demonstrate the possible consequences of hackers' attacks. Due to an error, all devices of the apartment has gone insane and turned out to be a trial for the owner. Participants of the contest needed to release him.