Biggest Cybersecurity Risks For 2018 Include Blockchain, Machine Learning

The end of the year is approaching fast, and now is the perfect time to review your cybersecurity practices, especially if you've bought any new gadgets or if you run your own business. To help you get ahead of the curve, a reputable cybersecurity firm has put together a list of the biggest cybersecurity risks for 2018. The Internet of Things is really starting to take off as a growing number of people buy smart speakers like the Google Home or Amazon Echo and start connecting smart appliances and fixtures to them. Unfortunately though, those very smart devices could end up being the weak point in your cybersecurity, according to Trend Micro researchers. They note that we've already had two examples of how IoT devices could be hacked and then used for nefarious purposes.