ARTICLE | June 14, 2019

IOActive warns weaponisation of drones could put public safety at risk

Intelligent CISO – The global market for drones is expected to grow 36% a year between 2018 and 2022, according to analysts. But cybersecurity expert IOActive has warned this increase will create a range of new risks. IOActive cautions that if the commercial market for drones is left unchecked then we could start to see drones being weaponised, presenting potential hazards to public safety.

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