The 2023 IoT Security Landscape Report reveals that smart homes are increasingly vulnerable, with U.S. households averaging 46 connected devices and facing 8 attacks daily. Smart TVs and smart plugs are the most targeted devices. Most attacks exploit known vulnerabilities, often leading to denial-of-service incidents. Privacy concerns and botnet threats are rising, and IoT security is expected to worsen before improving. Users are urged to isolate devices on networks, patch regularly, and use secured routers. Layered defense strategies and regulatory pressure, like the EU Cyber Resilience Act, aim to mitigate risks.

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