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1Dipartimento di Automatica e Informatica, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Turin, Italy.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 11, 2023
Summary
This study analyzed open-source Arduino Internet of Things (IoT) projects, revealing common security vulnerabilities. Many DIY IoT applications lack fundamental cybersecurity knowledge, posing risks to users.
Area of Science:
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Embedded Systems
Background:
- Arduino's popularity in DIY and Internet of Things (IoT) projects is widespread due to its open-source nature and ease of use.
- Hobbyist and novice developers often lack comprehensive knowledge of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) security concepts.
- Publicly available Arduino projects can inadvertently spread security flaws to other developers and end-users.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the security landscape of open-source DIY IoT projects based on the Arduino platform.
- To identify and categorize prevalent security vulnerabilities within these projects.
- To enhance understanding of security risks associated with Arduino-based DIY IoT development.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of a selected set of open-source DIY IoT projects.
- Identification of potential security issues within the analyzed projects.
- Classification of identified vulnerabilities based on established security categories.
Main Results:
- A significant number of Arduino DIY IoT projects exhibit security vulnerabilities.
- Common security flaws were identified and systematically categorized.
- The study highlights a gap in security awareness among many Arduino project developers.
Conclusions:
- The widespread adoption of Arduino in DIY IoT projects necessitates greater attention to cybersecurity best practices.
- Developers and users of Arduino-based IoT projects face considerable security risks due to unaddressed vulnerabilities.
- Further education and secure development guidelines are crucial for mitigating risks in the Arduino ecosystem.
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