Internet of Things · 2019-12-10

Using “honeypots” to understand hacker habits – IoT


This article was 1st published on our sister Site, The Internet Of All Things.

Device manufacturer Panasonic has found a “unique” way to “test” the vulnerability of smart devices which include its own like refrigerators, and so on.

At a recent event in London, Hikohiro Y Lin, General Manager of the company and Yuki Osawa, Senior Engineer, made a presentation on ” Operation Honeypot”.

As per the plan, Panasonic is able to collect information on threats by connecting its own devices in the development / pre-shipment phases to a “honeypot” developed by the company.

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