There are a lot of cool and interesting gadgets within the Internet of Things (IoT), but many of them don’t have proper security installed. This creates a problem called “shadow IoT,” where users may unknowingly allow hackers to break into corporate networks. Let’s explore what “shadow IoT” is, and how you may be adding to the problem. What Is Shadow IoT? Shadow IoT sounds like an illegal market for smart home devices, but the reality is a little scarier.