{"id":19127,"date":"2023-11-15T11:30:23","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T11:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visioneclick.com\/?p=19127"},"modified":"2023-11-20T11:06:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T11:06:15","slug":"have-smart-home-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visioneclick.com\/blog\/have-smart-home-devices","title":{"rendered":"Do You Have Smart Home Devices? These Are the 5 Most Likely to Get Hacked"},"content":{"rendered":"
By the year 2027, it\u2019s estimated that more than 93% of households will have home smart devices.<\/p>\n
As a matter of fact, each household has more than a dozen internet-capable devices on average, which is an impressive feat considering that the first smart home assistant was released in 2005<\/a>.<\/p>\n With that in mind, having innovative Internet of Things (IoT<\/a>) devices doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019re safe from cybercriminals.<\/p>\n The first and most common place where breaches originate is through laptops and smartphones.<\/p>\n This may seem obvious, but it\u2019s important to note that hackers target these devices more than any other. So, you should pay close attention to your laptop and smartphone in case there are any obvious signs.<\/p>\n Not only this but if hackers gain access to your smartphone or laptop, they may be able to break into other devices in your home network. So, you need to make sure your personal devices are protected at all costs.<\/p>\n Gaming consoles are another type of device that\u2019s commonly targeted by cybercriminals.<\/p>\n It\u2019s common for gamers to make purchases and subscribe to services through payment details stored on their consoles, which gives hackers a clear target.<\/p>\n However, the risks don\u2019t stop there.<\/p>\n Cybercriminals have also started targeting users who have purchased digital products in the form of in-game upgrades.<\/p>\n From attires to accessories and weapons, cybercriminals can not appropriate your in-game items and resell them to the illegal market, so your best bet is to stay safe.<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s security, babysitter, or your average security camera, these devices pose a significant threat in terms of hacking potential.<\/p>\n There are a few different reasons why security cameras are a particularly easy target, including:<\/p>\n Moreover, some cameras only have basic security features, which makes them more susceptible to hacking than other devices.<\/p>\n Around 45% of all homes<\/a> that have an internet connection also have at least one smart TV.<\/p>\n Like gaming consoles, smart televisions are used for entertainment, but they also store payment information and login details to other platforms.<\/p>\n This has pushed hackers to target smart televisions more frequently than other home devices.<\/p>\n What\u2019s more, hackers often target models manufactured by up-and-coming brands that don\u2019t have the resources to set up a robust security system in every operating system.<\/p>\n Brands like LG have produced smart refrigerators since the year 2000. However, their long-standing popularity has only made smart fridges an even bigger target for hackers.<\/p>\n As with other devices, hackers have a distinct reason to target these devices.<\/p>\n It\u2019s common for people to acquire a smart refrigerator and forget about updating its software.<\/p>\n When this occurs, hackers commonly use refrigerators as the entry point to a network, spread to other devices, and even install dormant malware on the fridge.<\/p>\n Here are three easy steps you can follow to minimize your chances of a digital attack.<\/p>\n Your smartphone and laptop may be the most commonly targeted devices in your home, but they are also the easiest to protect through encryption.<\/p>\nHere are the 5 smart home devices most susceptible to hacking.<\/h2>\n
1. Laptops and Smartphones<\/h3>\n
2. Gaming Consoles<\/h3>\n
3. Cameras<\/h3>\n
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4. Smart TVs<\/h3>\n
5. Smart Refrigerators<\/h3>\n
How to Protect Your Smart Home Devices<\/h3>\n
Encrypt Your Connection<\/h4>\n