Description
In our newly released 2026 IoT Security Landscape Report with @Bitdefender, we analyzed 5.4 billion security events across 10.4 million homes to map how modern cyber threats are evolving. With the average household now running 24 connected devices, hackers are moving past simple break-ins to exploit our gadgets in entirely new ways.
Key Report Findings:
- Automated Reconnaissance: 90.1% of observed attacks are scans probing for weak, unpatched devices.
- Multi-Role Threats: A single vulnerable device can act as a direct target, traffic relay proxy, data-gathering sensor, or network foothold (with Smart TVs topping exposure).
- Top Targets: Smart TVs (22.7%), smart plugs (22.4%), and storage units (22%) represent over two-thirds of all security vulnerabilities.
- Known Flaws Rule: 99.97% of risks are cataloged CVEs, proving that unpatched hardware is the biggest danger.
- Leading Devices: Smartphones (20.4%) and TVs (10.6%) continue to make up the largest share of home tech.
- Memory & Outage Exploits: Over 70% of potential attack outcomes result in buffer overflows and service disruptions.
Learn more: https://www.netgear.com/hub/network/security/iot-security-report-2026/