Week 13

As the internet keeps becoming more popular and continues to be present on devices we have never thought of before, the risk of viruses are also going to present on more and more devices. This idea was recently discussed in an article, where Eugene Kaspersky, a chief-executive in one of the largest anti-viruses companies in the world prophesized that viruses were going to spread to TVs and mobile devices. He discussed how even though computers have gotten better and smarter, viruses have also done the same. He was also worried that as of right now, there is not any anti-virus software out there to prevent the spread of viruses on TVs, and it is only a matter of time before a massive spread. But at the same time, he remains fairly optimistic that there will be an antivirus software developed soon, as his company is starting to develop a prototype to test out.

                The potential outbreak of a virus on TVs and other mobile devices such as cell phones is a very important thing to consider as internet connections in our house become more frequently used. With the added technology of having “smart” TVs, it brings the risk of a virus directly to our TV screens, something we have never had to deal with previously. The importance of understanding this risk is huge, as since the technology is still so new, there are no preventive measures yet to secure these new devices. It is also only going to become more important, as the technology starts to age and become a much more reasonable price for the average consumer, it is going to become much more widely used making it an even bigger target if no preventive measures are found soon.

                The relevancy of this article may not be too high right now as the prices of smart TVs are still too high for widespread use, but it is only going to become more and more relevant. Not only does it make you think about whether your TV or mobile devices are safe, but also your computers and laptops. From this article, we can learn that while these new TVs and devices seem really cool to have, there are also risks attached since they are new.  Another thing that can be learned, is before you buy a product that uses internet connections, check the internet to see whether it can be prevented through anti-virus software or in other ways.


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2609251/Now-TV-infected-computer-viruses-Technology-security-expert-warns-cyber-criminals-infect-millions-devices.html