Our new trend of everything wireless (obviously with IP address) is a bit troubling.
Remember "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link". So, we might be adding more weak links to our home security chain. I am sure you know I am not talking about burglars, I am referring to hackers. Unfortunately they can cause more harm and we might not even notice it.
According to the article:-
"Home security systems, thermostat controls, lock controls, opening and closing the garage, the lights, info on the fire alarms...basically anything that is there can now be controlled via a Wi-Fi network," he said. "In a home environment, the average person doesn't even have a password on their cell phone, which they're going to be connecting to their home systems. It's just not going to happen."
One would think that given the threat that these devices pose for the networks to which they are connected, vendors would release them with included security measures. Unfortunately, it appears they don't come equipped with much beyond a request for credentials.
The links below has more information:
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