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As with any technology, IoT devices bring not
only convenience, but also security issues.
Hackers now have a new way to worm in to your
life, through IoT devices. New and additional
avenues for hacking could provide entrance to
aspects of your life that go beyond just accessing
your Facebook page or email account. Consider
the maliciousness that could be accomplished
with access to control your home thermostat.
Contemplate what could be overheard from your
Amazon Echo, if hackers were to access the
always-on microphone.
Even with IoT devices, as with all electronics
connected to the Internet, you can take steps to
ensure your protection. Consider all connected
devices as part of your whole network and make
your security measures holistic. Setup passwords
or pin codes on any device that your IoT device is
connected. Definitely set up a password protected
home WiFi network to prevent connection by
unwanted users. Finally, you should always have a
current version of anti-virus software on your PC.
Remembering to keep all of these devices secure
will ensure that your IoT devices will also stay
protected.
Images: Apple Watch, sleep tracker, Fitbit, Amazon
Echo from top to bottom.
- Robert Hendrix, User Services
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