Dangers about having Smart Home
NAT AI
There are many things we need to know about Smart homes, some we can discover just from our devices —
- The hyperconnected home comes with some downsides too. By having your home systems connected to the internet, you are also opening it up to various security threats. Your home devices, such as surveillance cameras, baby monitors, and other devices, can be hacked. The entire home network can also be hacked, especially if you haven’t taken the right steps to secure it. Remember, if any component of your home system is vulnerable, it could compromise the entire system.
- Most smart homes have a Wi-Fi network. In this case, a Hacked router opens up countless vulnerabilities where hackers can access your mobile devices, computers, and eventually get your personal data. Also, the cybercriminals can control your security cameras such as CCTV and baby monitors.
- Each IoT-enabled device and appliance is at risk when it comes to hacking. Cybercriminals tend to use various platforms to scan firmware vulnerabilities of smart devices in the market. You have probably read many stories about how hackers have been able to infiltrate security networks and CCTVs.
- Recently, Kaspersky experts uncovered a smart home attack that didn’t require password cracking. Fibaro smart home allowed users to upload and download the hub backup data from the cloud server. Note that a smart hub is an important element of your smart home because it controls other devices such as coffee makers, thermostats, security cameras, and more.
- You can’t depend entirely on these smart devices. Sometimes, you might find yourself in a helpless situation due to technical glitches that come up unannounced. Prepare yourself for such occurrences.
- Smart home technology is an amazing resource and can be used to increase efficiency and security for most homes, but there is a learning curve to all smart home devices. The key to embracing and thriving in a smart home environment is to take the time to learn the system and allow the system to learn your home. Managing expectations is so important.
Thank you Kalkine Media (Australia) for the lovely interview!
