IoT devices are naturally vulnerable to ________ threats.

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IoT devices are naturally vulnerable to ________ threats.

IoT devices face many risks primarily around security because their nature—wide adoption, constant connectivity, and limited device resources—creates a large attack surface. Weak authentication, insecure default configurations, unpatched firmware, and insecure communications make it easier for attackers to gain unauthorized access, intercept or alter data, or turn devices into part of botnets. Security threats encompass these risks across confidentiality, integrity, and availability, which is why this option is the best fit. The other terms describe a component (sensors), a characteristic of IoT ecosystems (heterogeneity), or a capability (connectivity) rather than the broad category of risks.

IoT devices face many risks primarily around security because their nature—wide adoption, constant connectivity, and limited device resources—creates a large attack surface. Weak authentication, insecure default configurations, unpatched firmware, and insecure communications make it easier for attackers to gain unauthorized access, intercept or alter data, or turn devices into part of botnets. Security threats encompass these risks across confidentiality, integrity, and availability, which is why this option is the best fit. The other terms describe a component (sensors), a characteristic of IoT ecosystems (heterogeneity), or a capability (connectivity) rather than the broad category of risks.

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