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Security and Privacy Analysis of Youth-Oriented Connected Devices
Sonia Solera-Cotanilla1, Mario Vega-Barbas1, Jaime Pérez2
1ETSI de Telecomunicación, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Av. Complutense 30, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 10, 2022
Summary
Connected devices in the Internet of Things (IoT) pose security and privacy risks, especially for young users. Manufacturers often neglect security, exploiting user data and compromising privacy rights.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- The proliferation of connected devices within the Internet of Things (IoT) paradigm has led to widespread use of telematics services.
- Increased device penetration in daily life has resulted in compromised user security and privacy due to inherent system weaknesses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the security and privacy vulnerabilities of connected devices.
- To promote safe Internet use, particularly among young people.
- To identify and classify the most used connected devices by the target demographic.
Main Methods:
- Classification of commonly used connected devices by young users.
- Exhaustive analysis of device vulnerabilities impacting users.
- Identification of specific security and privacy issues.
Main Results:
- Numerous security and privacy vulnerabilities were identified in connected devices.
- Manufacturers frequently prioritize features over security, leaving critical aspects underdeveloped.
- User data is often exploited by companies, disregarding privacy rights.
Conclusions:
- Awareness of severe device vulnerabilities is crucial for safe Internet practices.
- Users need encouragement and education for correct and secure device usage.
- This research provides a global perspective for further investigation into IoT security and privacy.
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