A massive rise in drones will lead to
dronejackings by cybercriminals, according to security experts.
Report by Intel has said hackers are expected to start targeting drones used for deliveries, law enforcement or camera crews, in addition to hobbyists.
Drones are a major tool for shippers, law enforcement agencies and farmers as well as news media.
Researchers have shown how someone could easily take control of a drone and that increase in drone usage triggers potential problems.
Many consumer drones lack adequate security making it easier to target for outside hackers. Companies like Amazon and UPS aim to use drones for delivery.
"Someone looking to 'dronejack' deliveries could find a location with regular drone traffic and wait for the targets to appear," the report said. Once a package delivery drone is overhead, the drone could be sent to the ground, allowing the criminal to steal the package.
Expensive equipment carried by drones can be used to knockout surveillance cameras used by law enforcement.
