Smart Home security: These are the risks you need to know
A Smart-Home System is convenient, since you can use all the technical devices from the Smartphone / Tablet to control. All the information comes together at an interface and can be centrally controlled, even from the distance. This makes the System a risk:
- The first possible danger is a Hacker attack. Since you are on your Smart Home on the go can access, can the a Hacker also. So this can be switched off, for example, the alarm system or open window.
- A large security risk are also IP cameras. With these, hackers can get a great insight into your private life.
- The third risk is the privacy. In the case of Smart Home systems permanent user data will be collected that can be used, for example, by burglars. You can find out when you are at home and when not to.
- In addition, services such as the voice assistant, Alexa can evaluate everything you say. Thus, accurate Profiles about their desires and willingness to buy, create and always give you higher prices for ads, if you are in a buying mood.
Smart Home via a Smartphone.
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