{"id":75355,"date":"2017-06-23T06:00:42","date_gmt":"2017-06-23T13:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/?p=75355"},"modified":"2025-08-05T10:03:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T17:03:01","slug":"smart-home-summer-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/mobile-security\/smart-home-summer-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Your Smart Home Be Your Next House Sitter?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As I rush to catch a flight, I\u2019ll often think in a panic, \u201cDo I have my keys? Passport? Plane ticket?\u201d Once I plop down in my seat, a terrifying visualization of everything else I may have forgotten flashes across my mind: \u201cDid I turn the lights off in the main hallway?\u201d \u201cDid I set the alarms?\u201d \u201cDid I lower the temperature on the thermostat?\u201d With all the moving parts involved in leaving for a vacation, I\u2019ve started to rely on smart home devices to do some of the work for me.<\/p>\n

Since we\u2019ve begun to rely on smart devices more, however, the inherent convenience they provide for the home is sometimes met with headaches\u2014including concerns around the risk<\/a> of malware and phishing scams<\/a>. These new intuitive devices are designed to help us perform everyday tasks with ease, but when not secured, they can become a hacker\u2019s playground.<\/p>\n

Smart Devices to Consider Locking Down<\/h2>\n

A previous blog<\/a> went into detail about smart home appliance vulnerabilities, and how you can arm yourself with the proper tools to help you combat cybercriminals. To keep you in the know, I\u2019ve compiled a list of smart devices to consider locking down.<\/p>\n