Samsung appears to be taking its venture into the Internet of Things (IoT) market very seriously as it has decided to invest in UK-based security solutions developer Darktrace and Korean blockchain venture Blocko. It's believed that the manufacturer will use its new-found ties with these companies to create a more secure IoT system that's capable of detecting abnormal behavior and threats, making it significantly harder for hackers to force their way into home networks.
I have to say; I think this is a very smart move on Samsung's part. At the rate IoT is developing, it won't be too much longer until everyone has a Wi-Fi-enabled lock on their front door, and while unlocking your door from your smartphone is fantastic and eliminates the need to lug around a set of keys, it's still pretty dangerous as without the right security precautions in place anyone with hacking experience can trick the system into thinking it's you.
