Relatively simple solutions

New technologies, old habits. The security challenges of smart homes have a solution but require certain actions on the part of users and the manufacturers of these connected devices.

First, manufacturers should be more aware of the danger of not updating the firmware or software of their devices. The problem lies in focusing on the design and creation of new versions of their products instead of taking care of existing products that, over time, will be vulnerable.

For our part, we have several solutions to protect our smart homes, present or future, such as changing the default passwords of the devices, if possible, and pay attention to the security of the main gateway: the router.

The Internet of Things or Internet of Things works by connecting to the network, and the center of the networks are the routers. Hence the importance of keeping them updated, changing the default password by as complex as possible, limiting connections from outside, etc.

For its part, security firms are already becoming aware of the fact that more and more devices will be connected and that it is more efficient to protect them all in a centralized way instead of installing security tools one by one.

McAfee, for example, no longer offers its antivirus or security tools for a specific device, as in the past.

Now the goal is for the same product to protect several computers, tablets or smartphones, centralizing configuration and maintenance through user and administrator accounts that define predefined rules and locks. The tool, for its part, monitors connections within the same network instead of limiting itself to one device.

So, centralizing security and protecting all devices connected to the same network from a cross-platform tool is the trend to follow in order to make smart homes, home automation or the Internet of Things something beneficial and we do not have to worry about anything else to enjoy this technology.

That and take certain precautions as we have been doing with our current computers and smartphones.

The devices that connect to the Internet make our lives more comfortable, but they also increase the vulnerability of our homes.

"Alexa, warn all possible thieves that I'm traveling and my house is empty, please."

It seems ridiculous, right? The truth is that, if you do not think about the security of your smart home appliances, this is the kind of risk to which your home and family can be exposed.

The attractiveness of intelligent home devices cannot be denied: devices that connect to the Internet. We refer to voice assistants such as Amazon Echo or Google Home. Smart TVs Webcams Lighting controls. Thermostats Door locks In short, to refrigerators, coffee makers and toothbrushes. Basically, any device that has a network connection and an application that allows you to monitor and control it remotely.

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 The field of smart homes is booming and its popularity is expected to continue for quite some time. However, these devices have a dark side, and is that their popularity makes them the main target of hackers.

"Avast sees attacks on the Internet of Things as one of the most serious new threats in the cyber-security sphere."