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The Internet of Things and other "smart" tech may offer promises of a more convenient life, allowing you to operate any number of gadgets, home appliances, locks, lights, cameras, and more, all from the palm of your hand. However, some IoT and smart tech can also offer a really easy backdoor into your network for hackers, even after you've sent them off to the e-recycler.
Notably, one of the big problems is discount, or bargain bin smart tech. As Tech Crunch explains, often these devices will have absolutely no security whatsoever. That means after you toss it, or sell it on eBay, someone could extract private data, like your wifi password, or more.
While your cheapo smart lightbulbs may betray you after you throw them away, the problem runs much deeper than that. In Japan, for example, over half of the hacks in the country in 2017 targeted IoT devices. And with IoT devices becoming more prevalent by the minute, the government has decided to do a nationwide cybersecurity test.
The problem with cyberattacks in Japan is so widespread that the government's test will involve a team deliberating trying to infiltrate random members of the public. For the Japanese public, and everyone for that matter, it may be a good time to invest in better cybersecurity.
If you're hesitant to spend money on cybersecurity, you can start with implementing some free "best practices." Some common cybersecurity measures you can take without breaking the bank at all are listed below:
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