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1. Botnets:

The Botnet attacks are also known as ‘’Thingbot Attacks’’. A botnet is a link of systems which targets
networks of connected computers and other smart devices with the intention of infecting them, taking
control over them and distributing malware. The cybercriminal is capable of grasping control of the entire
network without the user becoming aware of it.

Botnets can cause various damaging effects to the business networks together with the distribution of
data, sending inappropriate spam messages, data, and identity theft. Because of botnets, the IoT
networks are at great risk because botnets can easily access and control not only laptops and computers
but also every device which is connected to the network, creating endless chances to for cybercrimes.

2. Man-In-The-Middle Concept:

The man-in-the-middle concept happens when the cybercriminals hack an entire network with the goal
of interrupting communications among two systems. These concepts give hackers and attackers the
chance to fool users who might think they are having communication.

In other words, it means that the hacker will secretly capture and spreads messages to other parties while
they assume that they are communicating directly with each other.

These kinds of attacks are extremely unsafe and serious in the IoT era because of the nature of things
being hacked or stolen. For instance, these devices can be anything from being industrial tools,
machinery, vehicles to harmless connected things like smart TVs.

3. Data and Identity Theft:

The data and identity theft of useful data is another leading cybercrime in the IoT era. This can be of
business data. However, hackers or attackers seek to steal the identity details of an individual for financial
fraud and within IoT, and it is even easier.

The extreme data theft or hacker attacks like DNS hijacking could become more destructive with IoT as
the access to one device could be a key to enter numerous connected devices.

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