Old devices, new dangers: The risks of unsupported IoT tech

This article warns that unsupported, end-of-life IoT devices—such as cameras, routers, and smart home gadgets—become attractive targets due to unpatched vulnerabilities, often being co-opted into botnets for DDoS, surveillance, and malware delivery; citing examples like Mozi and referencing botnet takedowns (e.g., Emotet), it urges users to keep devices updated, securely dispose of or wipe old hardware, and, if repurposing legacy devices, keep them offline to minimize exposure.