Smart homes offer convenience with a side of security risks. Here's how to prevent hackers from gaining access to your smart ...

Your smart home doesn't have to be a hacker magnet, you can make some changes to secure it. More homes are becoming smarter with connected devices that make almost every aspect of monitoring and ...

Picture this: You're controlling your thermostat from a beach somewhere, turning on lights with your voice, and unlocking your front door from miles away. Sounds like living in the future, right? Yet ...

Scopophobia is a fear of security cameras — the concern that behind their small, beady lenses, someone is watching you. If that concerns you, you aren’t alone; according to surveys, as many as one in ...

The number of cyber attacks on ‘smart home’ devices such as connected TVs and smart doorbells has almost tripled in a year, a new report has warned. The research by Netgear and Bitdefender found that ...

Smart home gadgets can make your life easier, but convenience comes at a price. Smart devices often lack strong authentication. They can easily leak your data, as some of them don't use encryption or ...

With devices and appliances from light bulbs to air fryers internet enabled, staying safe from digital intruders is a priority ...

CHICAGO -- Our sister station in Chicago, ABC7 uncovered how your high-tech house could be opened by criminals. Hackers aren't just after your online data. Now, wireless connections on everyday home ...

Smart homes make life convenient. You can adjust the thermostat on your way home, check security cameras from your phone, and control lights with your voice. But convenience comes at a cost. Every ...

But it is not fair to blame just the dodgy box for the security threats. Smart devices across the board could provide hackers ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Computer-security researchers say new smart meters that are designed to help deliver electricity more efficiently also have flaws that could let hackers tamper with the power grid in ...