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How to protect yourself in an era of "Internet of Things" home devices?
483816 July, 2020
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How to protect yourself in an era of "Internet of Things" home devices?
- Ensure that “Remote Management” feature is not activated
- Turn off smart features on the devices when they are not used
- Enable Two-factor authentication on all devices, if available
- Make sure to download antivirus software from its official source with automatic updating enabled
- Periodically update applications from their official sources
- Do not save your credit or bank card information within devices, re-enter it at every new purchase
- Do not activate smart TV cameras when they are not in use
- Ensure that smart devices are not connected to the network if there is no need
- Be sure to change the factory password as soon as you purchase your new smart home device
- Enable encrypted communication services on smart devices, if available