Leveraging Human Factors to Stop Dangerous IoT

Explore a 19-minute conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2022 that delves into leveraging human factors to mitigate risks associated with dangerous IoT devices. Learn how Dr. Sanchari Das from the University of Denver and collaborators address the challenge of seemingly harmless devices posing significant security risks in enterprise environments. Discover the evaluation of various IoT devices and their potential threats, such as crockpots and fitness trackers that may compromise network security. Gain insights into a novel security-enhancing interaction design that effectively nudges non-technical users towards making risk-averse choices when purchasing IoT products. Understand how psychological factors like positive framing, risk communication, and the endowment effect are integrated into an Amazon store wrapper to significantly influence decision-making. Explore the surprising results of this approach, where participants willingly paid more than double for secure smart devices over risky alternatives. Uncover the potential of this research in making security the default choice in IoT device selection, contributing to safer enterprise and personal environments.