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ZDNET's key takeaways
Users can take steps to reduce the risk of attack on smart homes.
Strong passwords, MFA, and secure setup all enhance device security.
Research smart device brands before making a purchase.
As a smart home user, I pause anytime a major data breach hits the news cycle, especially one that involves devices I own or recommend, like security cameras. Recent reports have underscored the question: How easily can your smart home devices be hacked?
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Most of us have some internet of things (IoT) devices at home, whether it's a phone, a tablet, or a collection of security cameras and sensors. When you learn that 120,000 home security cameras were hacked in South Korea for sexploitation footage, it makes you think twice about adding such devices to your home, which is your most sacred space for privacy.
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