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. Having a whole bunch of smart objects like lights, appliances, and thermometers can make life a little more convenient for businesses, but buying into the internet of things can also make those same businesses more vulnerable to hackers. The hackers then used the data to steal more than $US1 million ($A1.27 million) from the casino and other victims across Australia. Work is being carried out to improve security beyond standard Wi-Fi safety protocols.
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 hackers then used the data to steal more than $US1 million ($A1.27 million) from the casino and other victims across Australia. Work is being carried out to improve security beyond standard Wi-Fi safety protocols.