Cyber thieves stole personal information about a casino 's wealthy gamblers by tapping into its internet of things ( Internet ) network through a smart ##phone in a lobby fish tank . The nature of smart devices makes them susceptible to attack , said Nicole Smith , CEO of cybersecurity company Darktrace . Work is being carried out to improve security beyond standard Wi - Fi security measures .
Cyber thieves stole personal information about a casino's wealthy gamblers by hacking into its internet of things (IoT) network through a smart thermometer in a lobby fish tank. The nature of smart devices makes them susceptible to attack, said Nicole Eagan, CEO of cybersecurity company Darktrace. Work is being carried out to improve security beyond standard Wi-Fi safety protocols.