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The Internet of Things is a prime target for hackers in 2021, and any organization that produces or uses these devices needs to be prepared. Hackers can use unprotected ports or phishing scams to infect IoT devices with malware and enlist them into botnets that can be used to launch large-scale cyber attacks. IoT vulnerabilities continue to emerge, making it critical for manufacturers to emphasize IoT security by design. An attack on a seemingly innocent device can turn into a full-scale data breach. Shadow IoT arises because IT administrators do not always have control over devices connected to the network.