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| Source |  AlienVault Lab Blog |
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| Identifiant | 8305482 |
| Date de publication | 2023-01-30 11:00:00 (vue: 2023-01-30 11:08:16) |
| Titre | 9 Ways smart devices can compromise your privacy |
| Texte | The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. A smart device is any device connected to the internet and can be controlled by a computer or smartphone. This includes devices such as home appliances, security cameras, thermostats, doorbells, lighting systems, and other connected gadgets. Smart devices are becoming increasingly popular due to the convenience they offer. However, with this convenience comes a greater risk to your privacy. When people talk about smart devices, what they are referring to more broadly is the internet of things (IoT) and its ability to connect all your devices together. This means that all the data collected by each device can be accessed and shared with other connected devices, potentially exposing personal information about you and your home life. Here are 9 ways in which smart devices can compromise your privacy. 1. Location tracking Many smart devices track and store users’ locations, which can be used to build detailed profiles of their activities. This data can then be sold to third parties without the user’s knowledge or consent. This has become a major problem with smart devices such as fitness trackers and smartphones. If you’re not careful, your device could be sharing more data than you think. You might be under the impression that you’re in control of the data it collects, but this is not always the case. 2. Insecure Wi-Fi connections Many smart devices use Wi-Fi to connect to the internet. This means it can be vulnerable to hackers if proper security protocols are not in place. Hackers can access your device, view sensitive data such as passwords, and even take control of it. There have been instances of hackers hijacking smart devices via Wi-Fi connections and using them to launch cyber-attacks. This is especially true if you travel with smart devices like phones or laptops, as they may be connecting to unsecured Wi-Fi networks. 3. Vulnerable webcams Smart devices often come with built-in cameras and microphones, which can be hacked into to gain access to audio and video recordings of the user. This has been a major issue in recent years with reports of “webcam hacking” becoming increasingly common. It is increasingly common for people to have cameras in their doorbells, in their baby monitors, and even in their TVs. All of these can be hacked into if the user doesn’t take proper security measures. For example, there have been instances where hackers have hijacked security cameras and used them to spy on unsuspecting users in their homes. This is an extreme case of a privacy violation that can be prevented with proper security measures. 4. Poorly secured cloud databases Many smart devices store data such as pictures and videos in the cloud, meaning they are accessible from any device. However, this also leaves them vulnerable to hacking. If the cloud service that stores your data is not properly secured, hackers can gain access to it and view, copy, or delete sensitive information. This could be anything from your banking details to private photos of you and your family. 5. Third-party app permissions Many smart devices have a range of third-party apps that users can download. However, these apps often require access to certain permissions to work. For example, an app might need permission to access your contacts or your location data. This means it can collect an |
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