{"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

Here are the 5 smart home devices most susceptible to hacking.<\/h2>\n

1. Laptops and Smartphones<\/h3>\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

2. Gaming Consoles<\/h3>\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

3. Cameras<\/h3>\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