Your smart home is a futuristic marvel. But when camera bugs let our neighbors spy on us, unpatched video doorbells leave us vulnerable, robot vacuums are hacked to shout obscenities, and entire ...

Smart home security tips are increasingly important as hackers target cameras, locks, and thermostats to gain unauthorized access. Smart device protection relies on isolating networks, monitoring ...

On a quiet suburban street, a modern Australian home wakes before its owners do. The lights turn on automatically, the ...

Smart home gadgets can make your life easier, but convenience comes at a price. Smart devices often lack strong authentication. They can easily leak your data, as some of them don't use encryption or ...

WXIN/WTTV — The more connections we have to the internet, the more potential weak spots we have for hackers who want to get access to everything we have on our home computers. That’s why the experts ...

Picture this: You're controlling your thermostat from a beach somewhere, turning on lights with your voice, and unlocking your front door from miles away. Sounds like living in the future, right? Yet ...

WASHINGTON — Smart lightbulbs that change color and can turn on and off with an app or device, are useful, but it could be vulnerable to a hacker. Check Point security researchers recently revealed ...

CHICAGO -- Our sister station in Chicago, ABC7 uncovered how your high-tech house could be opened by criminals. Hackers aren't just after your online data. Now, wireless connections on everyday home ...

Most smart home devices are often poorly protected, use weak communication protocols and no encryption, which puts them in the spotlight for cybercriminals. Users often make hackers’ lives much easier ...

A secure Wi-Fi setup is one of the most effective ways to block cyber intrusions, preventing most home network breaches through simple yet often overlooked router security practices. Many ...