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4 Tips to Secure the Privacy of Your Home

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Last Updated on February 6, 2019 Roughly around 325,000 homes across the US are broken into every year, usually in plain view. Altogether there are about 2.5 million burglaries reported and 66% of those are in homes. Most break-ins happen during the day when people are most likely to be out and about. There are certain things you can do to protect your home in order not to become a statistic. We’ve rounded up 4 tips to protect your home, your family, and belongings better. 1. Keep valuables out of sight It’s not difficult for anyone to just walk up and take a peek through one of your windows and see what you have lying around if you don’t have thick curtains or forgot to close them on your way out. While some items are not really meant to be moved around, like a TV screen, others are easier to move and keep out of view. Laptops, mobiles, all other small devices, purses, and wallets can all be put away when you’re out of the house. Even if your purse or wallet is actually empty and...

Home Security Tips

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According to the FBI’s there were over 1 million home burglaries reported in 2015. That’s a rate of one burglary for every 134 homes making home security more important than ever. At the most basic level, making your home more secure is preventing a would-be burglar from entering your home. This can be accomplished by following a few basic rules and by employing security solutions that are effective and realistic. We’ve compiled a few tips to help guide you on your path to a more safe and secure home. Securing Exterior Doors Securing Windows Garage Doors Make Your Home Look Occupied Keep Burglars at a Distance Securing Exterior Doors Exterior doors are the most used point of entry for burglars. There are several points of potential weakness on a typical door such as: the handle and lockset, hinges and their mounting screws, strength of the door itself, and the door jamb or frame. Sliding patio doors and French doors present a whole new set of weaknesses. Here are some sugg...

Confirmed: 2 Billion Records Exposed In Massive Smart Home Device Breach

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Davey Winder  Senior Contributor Cybersecurity I report and analyse breaking cybersecurity and privacy stories A team of self-styled “hacktivist” security researchers, with an impressive track record of exposing breach after breach as part of a web-mapping project that searches for vulnerabilities within online databases, has disclosed one of the biggest to date. The researchers in question, Noam Rotem and Ran Locar from vpnMentor, found that a user database belonging to a Chinese company called Orvibo, which runs an Internet of Things (IoT) management platform, had been left exposed to the Internet without any password to protect it. So far, so appalling. But it gets even worse when you discover that the database includes more than 2 billion logs containing everything from user passwords to account reset codes and even a “smart” camera recorded conversation. Who is Orvibo? Orvibo is a Chinese company based in Shenzhen, from where it operates a smart home device management ...

Smart home security: 10 hacks to protect your home from hackers

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By Paul Walton March 13, 2019 Internet Did you hear about the FaceTime bug that allowed users to eavesdrop on one another? How about the US family convinced by their Nest Camera that a nuclear attack was imminent? IoT devices are now a top target for brazen cyber criminals eager to take advantage of anything in order to get their hands on someone else’s personal details. Yet despite the dramatic headlines, there’s no need to unplug altogether. Instead, there are several simple and easy hacks that you can do to add an extra layer of security to your smart home devices. Here’s our top 10 tips on how: Smart homes at greater security risk than ever Protecting your data in the age of smart homes 6 ways to secure your home Wi-Fi 1. Use two-factor authentication (2FA) For most devices, there is usually an option to set up 2FA. With 2FA you’re asked to enter a secondary form of verification after submitting your username and password. This second layer of security helps repulse par...

How to Protect Your Smart Home From Security Vulnerabilities

Beyond Novelty: Smart Homes for Safety, Security, and Personal Well-Being

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By Special Guest Christy Matte, Special Correspondent / September 18, 2018 Smart home technology is on the rise, both in terms of product availability and popularity. But, much like other new tech developments, many people perceive it as a frivolous add-on or a luxury option. In truth, smart home tech offers quite a few benefits, even beyond saving money. Caregiving and Independence For those who have children, aging parents, or disabled family members in their care, smart home technology can provide peace of mind. Voice-activated devices – Voice-activated devices allow those with disabilities or health issues to control household devices even when they’re out of reach. Likewise, someone who is fallen and can’t get to a phone can make phone calls or connect with family using voice commands. Video intercom systems – Video intercoms (some with voice activation), can connect family members who aren’t in the same room, or even in the same house. You can check in on kids who are hom...

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