In addition to classic IT systems, devices that are not obvious targets are increasingly being attacked by malware. For example, an attacker may infect a surveillance camera accessible via the Internet to spy on an organisation. However, even a networked light bulb or a coffee machine with app control may serve as points of entry into an organisation's network or as part of a botnet unless these devices are protected sufficiently against malware. Networked production systems or industrial controls can also be manipulated or even destroyed through malware, which may result in downtime and further risks to an organisation and its employees (e.g. due to fire).
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