Safeguard Your Property From Digital Thieves
Home is where the network is. These days, modernizing a house means plugging in sensors, cameras, smart lights, and voice-activated hubs. While your home may be loaded with smart tech to keep it safe, are you sure you're doing all you can to protect your property and information? Hackers are getting smarter, and that means that your personal data could be at risk if you don't protect your smart tech in your home. Read on for some great ways to safeguard your smart home from hackers.
Smart home devices connect over your home's Wi-Fi network, making them easy to use. However, if you don't protect your network, your technology could be at risk. If your modem or router comes with a default password, be sure to change it immediately. It's also possible to create a second Wi-Fi network specifically for your smart home devices. This way, hacking your device will confine an attack to that network and keep it away from your banking and other personal information.
Many homeowners make the mistake of using the same password across their devices. If this password is discovered, a thief could try it out on popular banking websites, email providers, and more. You need to use unique passwords for everything, from shopping sites to your home network to services you use. Get into the habit of changing them with the seasons, too.
If you decide to sell or donate any of your smart electronics, follow the manufacturer's instructions to remove all of your data. If you don't, the next person who gets their hands on it may automatically access all of your information or communicate with other devices on your network.
Talk to your home insurance agent today to learn more about how to better safeguard your property. For all of your
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