A hacker managed to break into a casino and in order to do so, he needed the use of an intelligent aquarium that served as an entry point into the casino's network, from which it was possible to access other points in the system.
The hacker's invasion shows the dangers that the Internet of Things (IoT) can pose and the importance of companies having robust digital security systems to protect their network, as the latest report from Cisco.
According to the advanced information, the hacker in question used the smart aquarium inside the casino as a point of entry into the network, took advantage of the security breach to move and access other parts of the computer system.
More and more companies are betting on Internet-connected versions of their products. According to Cisco, defenders can use a variety of strategies to address the challenges of an expanding threat landscape. They can purchase the best solutions that contribute separately to provide information and protection.
In the case of this aquarium, the company responsible monitors the levels and the state of the water, not paying sufficient attention to this vulnerability.
It is for these situations that those who work with computer systems must always update security policies to prevent these intrusions.