Hey guys, it's Mike James in for Kim Commando.

Kim is a little bit under the weather, but we'll be back soon.

Meanwhile, it's weird to think of this in such literal terms, but it's worth noting and saying

because it really does put things into perspective.

We're living in a time where the

majority of our communication on a day-to-day basis is done by flicking your fingers on a big

glass screen in front of you. Of course, it's the internet, which is doing the actual connecting.

And if you thought we weren't already addicted to those little glass screens, well, there's a lot

more where that came from for the

Internet of Things. Forecasters are saying, we'll have nearly 21 billion connected devices by

next year. We're going to tell you exactly what to expect and how to keep yourself safe in a world

made for hackers. This is Commando on Demand, where we talk to the industry movers and shakers

to keep you up to date on everything digital.

You can listen to new episodes every Wednesday and Friday, and on this episode, well, let me tell you, we're worried about security breaches and hackers now, as we should be.

But just imagine if someone can start controlling your watch or any other seemingly small, innocent-looking

device you own. You tick off a neighbor and they hack into your ice maker to start

pelting crushed ice all over your hardwood floors. Of course, that would probably be the least

of your worries. So I know you're probably wondering, as I am, what's the worst thing that

could happen and what do we need to be aware of?

We're going to get to all of that with our guest, Stephen Tepler.

He's going to join us in just a moment.

Stephen's going to tell us about the Internet of Things along with the vulnerabilities it brings, and just how far you'll have to go to stay safe.

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