In 2021, consumers will begin to fully understand the privacy concerns associated with smart devices and start advocating that legislators regulate IoT tech companies to better protect user data. It isn’t connected dog monitors or smart doorbell cameras that caused this tipping point, rather the cumulative deterioration of privacy brought on by the countless IoT devices introduced into our lives in recent years.
For more information and to learn what other emerging threats and security issues are lurking around the corner, check out the WatchGuard Threat Lab’s complete list of 2021 Cybersecurity Predictions here.