{"id":169692,"date":"2023-05-25T12:31:34","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T19:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=169692"},"modified":"2024-11-21T07:01:46","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T15:01:46","slug":"make-your-smart-home-a-secure-home-too-securing-your-iot-smart-home-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/privacy-identity-protection\/make-your-smart-home-a-secure-home-too-securing-your-iot-smart-home-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Smart Home a Secure Home Too: Securing Your IoT Smart Home Devices"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s only a smart lightbulb. Why would anyone want to hack that?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Great question. Because it gets to the heart of security matters for your IoT smart home devices.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Internet of Things (IoT) devices have certainly made themselves at home in recent years. Once a novelty, they\u2019ve become far more commonplace. The numbers bear that out. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/discover.plume.com\/plume-iq-smart-home-1h-2022-smart-home-report.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Recent research<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> indicates that the average U.S. household has 20.2 connected devices. Europe has 17.4 on average, while Japan trails at 10.3.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Of course, those figures largely account for computers, tablets, phones, and internet-connected smart TVs. Yet the study uncovered a sizable jump in the presence of other smart devices.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Comparing 2022 to 2021, smart homes worldwide had:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">55% more cameras.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">43% more smart doorbells.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">38% more home hubs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">25% more smart light bulbs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">23% more smart plugs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">19% more smart thermostats.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Consider that connected devices in the home rose just 10% globally during the same timeframe. It\u2019s clear that IoT smart home device ownership is on the upswing. Yet has security kept up with all that growth?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Poor security and consumer IoT smart home devices<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">That security question brings us back to the lightbulb.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">An adage in security is this: if a device gets connected, it gets protected. And that protection has to be strong because a network is only as secure as its weakest link. Unfortunately, many IoT devices are indeed the weakest security links on home networks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/news.fit.edu\/academics-research\/apps-for-popular-smart-home-devices-contain-security-flaws-new-research-finds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">recent research<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> sheds light on what\u2019s at stake. Cybersecurity teams at the Florida Institute of Technology found that companion apps for several big brand smart devices had security flaws.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Of the 20 apps <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">linked<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to connected doorbells, locks, security systems, televisions, and cameras they studied, 16 had \u201ccritical cryptographic flaws\u201d that <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">might<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> allow attackers to intercept and modify their traffic. These flaws <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">might<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> lead to the theft of login credentials and spying, the compromise of the connected device, or the compromise of other devices and data on the network.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over the years, our research teams at McAfee Labs <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">have uncovered<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> similar security vulnerabilities in other IoT devices like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/other-blogs\/mcafee-labs\/mr-coffee-with-wemo-double-roast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">smart coffee makers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/other-blogs\/mcafee-labs\/iot-zero-days-is-belkin-wemo-smart-plug-the-next-malware-target\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">smart wall plugs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vulnerabilities such as these have the potential to compromise other devices on the network.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Let\u2019s imagine a smart lightbulb with poor security measures. As part of your home network, a motivated hacker might target it, compromise it, and gain access to the other devices on your network. In that way, a lightbulb might lead to your laptop\u2014and all the files and data on it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">So yes, someone might be quite interested in hacking your lightbulb.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Botnets: another reason why hackers target smart devices<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One Friday morning in 2016, great swathes of the American internet ground to a halt.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Major websites and services became unresponsive as internet directory services got flooded with millions and millions of malicious requests. As such, millions and millions of people were affected, along with public agencies and private businesses alike. Behind it, a botnet. An internet drone army of compromised IOT devices like digital video recorders and webcams.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Known as the Mirai botnet, its initial purpose was to target Minecraft game servers. Essentially to \u201cgrief\u201d innocent players. Yet it later found its way into other hands. From there, it became among the first high-profile botnet attacks on the internet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Botnet attacks can be small and targeted, such as when bad actors want to target a certain business (or game servers). And they can get as large as Mirai did. Regardless of size, these attacks rely on compromised devices. Consumer IoT devices often get targeted for such purposes for the same reasons listed above. They can lack strong security features out of the box, making them easy to enlist in a botnet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In all, the threat of botnets makes another strong case for securing your devices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to protect your smart home network and IoT devices<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To put a fine point on it, security in your smart home is an absolute must.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> And you can make your smart home far more secure with a few steps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grab online protection for your smartphone.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many smart home devices use a smartphone as a sort of remote control, and to gather, store, and share data. So whether you\u2019re an Android owner or <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">an iOS<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> owner, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/antivirus\/mobile.html?path=blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">protect your smartphone<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> so you can protect the things it accesses and controls\u2014and the data stored on it too.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t use the default\u2014Set a strong, unique password.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One issue with many IoT devices is that they often come with a default username and password. This could mean that your device and thousands of others just like it share the same credentials. That makes it easy for a hacker to access to them because those default usernames and passwords are often published online.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you purchase any IoT device, set a fresh password using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/privacy-identity-protection\/strong-password-ideas-to-keep-your-information-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">a strong method of password creation.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Likewise, create an entirely new username for additional protection as well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use multi-factor authentication.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Banks and other online services commonly offer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">multi-factor authentication<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to help protect your accounts. In addition to using a username and password for login, it sends a security code to another device you own (often a mobile phone). It throws a big barrier in the way <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">of hackers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> who try to force their way into your device with a password\/username combination. If your IoT devices support multi-factor authentication, consider using it with them too.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secure your internet router too.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another device that needs good password protection is your internet router. Make sure you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/privacy-identity-protection\/strong-password-ideas-to-keep-your-information-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">use a strong and unique password<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> as well to help prevent hackers from breaking into your home network. Also consider changing the name of your home network so that it doesn\u2019t personally identify you.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fun alternatives to using your name or address include everything from movie lines like \u201cMay the Wi-Fi be with you\u201d to old sitcom references like \u201cCentral Perk.\u201d Also check that your router is using an encryption method, like WPA2 or the newer WPA3, which will keep your signal secure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Upgrade to a newer internet router.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Older routers <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">might<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> have outdated security measures, which <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">might<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> make them more prone to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">attacks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. If you\u2019re renting yours from your internet provider, contact them for an upgrade. If you\u2019re using your own, visit a reputable news or review site such as Consumer Reports for a list of the best routers that combine speed, capacity, and security.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Update your apps and devices regularly.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to fixing the odd bug or adding the occasional new feature, updates often <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">fix<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> security gaps. Out-of-date apps and devices <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">might<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> have flaws that hackers can exploit, so update regularly. If you can set your smart home apps and devices to receive automatic updates, select that option so that you\u2019ll always have the latest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Set up a guest network specifically for your IoT devices.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Just as you can offer your guests secure access that\u2019s separate from your own devices, you can create an additional network on your router that keeps your computers and smartphones separate from IoT devices. This way, if an IoT device is compromised, a hacker will still have difficulty accessing your other devices on your primary network that hosts your computers and smartphones.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purchasing IoT smart home devices (with security in mind)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can take another strong security step before you even bring that new smart device home. Research.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unfortunately, there are few consumer standards for smart devices. That\u2019s unlike other household appliances. They must comply with government regulations, industry standards, and consumer-friendly standards like Energy Star ratings. So, some of the research burden falls on the buyer when it comes to purchasing the most secure devices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are a few steps that can help:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1) Check out trusted reviews and resources.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A positive or high customer rating for a smart device is a good place to start, yet purchasing a safer device takes more than that. Impartial third-party reviewers like Consumer Reports will offer thorough reviews of smart devices and their security, as part of a paid subscription.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Likewise, look for other resources that account for device and data security in their writeups, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/foundation.mozilla.org\/en\/privacynotincluded\/categories\/pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">the \u201cPrivacy Not Included\u201d website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Run by a nonprofit organization, it reviews a wealth of apps and smart devices based on the strength of their security and privacy measures.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2) Look up the manufacturer\u2019s track record.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you\u2019re looking at a device made by a well-known company or one you haven\u2019t heard of before, a web search can show you if they\u2019ve had any reported privacy or security issues in the past. And just because you <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">might<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> be looking at a popular brand name doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019ll make yourself more private or secure by choosing them. Companies of all sizes and years of operation have encountered problems with their smart home devices.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What you should look for, though, is how quickly the company addresses any issues and if they consistently have problems with them. Again, you can turn to third-party reviewers or reputable news sources for information that can help shape your decision.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3) Look into permissions.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some smart devices will provide you with options around what data they collect and then what they do with it <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">after<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> it\u2019s collected. Hop online and see if you can download some instructions for manuals for the devices you\u2019re considering. They <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">might<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">explain<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the settings and permissions that you can enable or disable.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4) Make sure it uses multi-factor authentication.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As mentioned above, multi-factor authentication provides an additional layer of protection. It makes things much more difficult for a hacker or bad actor to compromise your device, even if they know your password and username. Purchase devices that offer this as an option. It\u2019s a terrific line of defense.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5) Look for further privacy and security features.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some manufacturers are more security- and privacy-minded than others. Look for them. You <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">might<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> see a camera that has a physical shutter that caps the lens and blocks recording when it\u2019s not in use. You <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">might<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> also find doorbell cameras that store video locally, instead of uploading it to the cloud where others can potentially access it. Also look for manufacturers that call out their use of encryption, which can further protect your data in transit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">If a device gets connected, it gets protected<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even the smallest of IoT smart home devices can lead to big issues if they\u2019re not secured.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It only takes one poorly secured device to compromise everything else on an otherwise secure network. And with manufacturers in a rush to capitalize on the popularity of smart home devices, sometimes security takes a back seat. They might not thoroughly design their products for security up front, and they might not regularly update them for security in the long term.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meanwhile, other manufacturers do a fine job. It takes a bit of research on the buyer\u2019s part to find out which manufacturers handle security best.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aside from research, a few straightforward steps can keep your smart devices and your network safe. 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