A study on public perception and preferences about IoT security

Configuring internet of things (IoT) devices with easy or default passwords leads to serious vulnerabilities. In recent years, malware (Mirai etc.) which are capable of creating IoT botnets and organizing distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks have given rise to service disruptions, reputational and financial loss. In this study, we aimed to determine users' perceptions of security and risks related to IoT devices, preferences of password usage and password security. A questionnaire was employed to collect data and findings were discussed.