The concept of the “Internet of Things” exploded in 2016, with many new devices able to connect to the Internet that weren’t before. Aside from the usual devices such as smartphones and personal computers, connectivity features are being increasingly designed into automotives, home appliances, fitness devices, and more.
Now, a recent WikiLeaks report claims that the CIA has a trove of tools that takes advantages of exploits in connected devices, the very IoT that we've been expanding. Have we set ourselves up for a perfect storm of constant surveillance and vulnerability? If so, how can we stay safe? source