Smart Home Devices Most Vulnerable to Hacking

Ramola Gautam

Smart Security Cameras: Hackers love Wi-Fi-enabled cameras because they can compromise a person's privacy once they have access to the live feed.

Smart Door Locks: Digital locks can be breached. If a home is not secured with good encryption and updates, there is always a chance it could be compromised.

Smart Speakers & Voice Assistants: Devices like Alexa and Google Home may accidentally give up sensitive information due to compromised voice commands.

Smart TVs: It turns out that it is surprisingly easy to hack connected TVs that can reveal someone’s browsing habits, apps used, and even conversations.

Smart Thermostats: Hackers can take control of energy usage and infer (possibly) when you are not home.

Wearables & Fitness Devices: Wearable devices collect personal data, including your location and health information; they are a prime target for identity thieves.

Connected Appliances: From stoves to washing machines, insecure IoT devices can open new back doors to home networks!

Baby Monitors: Baby monitors are often hacked because of insufficient security for their privacy and safety. 

Protect Yourself: Clear passwords or strong passwords, two-factor login security (2FA), firmware updating, and investing in a secure router.

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