Your smart home is at risk - 6 ways to protect your devices from attack

"Most of us have some internet of things (IoT) devices at home, whether it's a phone, a tablet, or a collection of security cameras and sensors. When you learn that 120,000 home security cameras were hacked in South Korea for sexploitation footage, it makes you think twice about adding such devices to your home, which is your most sacred space for privacy."

"All smart homes are at risk of being hacked, but it's not a likely event. The type of bad actors that target smart homes and devices, such as security cameras, are opportunistic. They search randomly for easy targets -- they don't tend to choose a particular home to attack and then try to circumvent that specific system. Also: My 8 favorite smart home devices of the year The best way to prevent an attack on your smart home devices is to not be an easy target."

Smart homes face hacking risk but most attacks are opportunistic rather than targeted. Weak passwords, outdated firmware, and exposed Wi‑Fi increase vulnerability. Implementing strong, unique passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and keeping device firmware updated reduces attack surface. Isolating smart devices on segmented guest Wi‑Fi and securing the network with WPA2/WPA3 and strong router credentials help limit intrusions. Researching device brands and following secure setup procedures, including disabling unnecessary remote access and changing default credentials, further lower risk. While breaches can be alarming, consistent security hygiene makes successful compromises unlikely for most households.

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