'Twas the night before HaXmas, and all through the house, vulnerabilities and exploits were lurking because of a wireless mouse...
We’ve all been there Christmas morning—shiny new gadgets and devices are unwrapped, then immediately put on your wireless network so the kids (or adults!) can start swiping and tapping away at their new toys.
There’s just one small problem with this: None of those devices have been updated or patched, and many of those tablets, phones, laptops, or IoT devices are rife with vulnerabilities and exploits straight out of the box, ultimately inviting potential security risks onto your home network.
From your new laptop to your smart oven, all interconnected devices today have the potential to become an attack vector for mischievous elves on the dark web. Regardless of the type of device under your tree, here are some quick and easy things to look for and change to help better secure your holiday gifts:
Default passwords
The first thing that should be changed on any new device is its default password. Some new devices have additional security measures such as biometrics that should also be set up to further secure them, but there are privacy concerns that should be considered before enabling those features.
Strong passwords changed periodically will help defend your devices against any unauthorized access from people on the naughty list.
Default settings
Here, a little research goes a long way. Looking up secure configuration settings and following manufacturer best practices for securing your devices can help keep your smart home devices from becoming an attack vector. The best defense for your smart home and ot ..
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