But there are a few important security tips to keep in mind
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2025 5:48 am
Create strong passwords
Change any default device passwords, and make sure email or commerce accounts that control the devices are strong, too.
"A lot of times the password to log into the router will be like admin and password 123 or something very simple," says Hiner. "You want to make sure you change that. That's super important otherwise somebody could quite easily hack into your system potentially."
A 12-16 character password is best. Use a phrase or scramble significant dates, such as a pet's birthday, by putting the month, date, and year in an unusual order.
Keep your home Wi-Fi secure
Keep your smart devices on the main house account, and don't let visitors on it. Many Wi-Fi routers allow for the creation of a guest account, with a separate username and password to connect to the internet. When telegram database visitors connect to your main Wi-Fi, they carry your network information with them on their devices potentially compromising the safety of your network.
"If they go to an internet cafe, every one of your friends, family, and neighbors that you connect to your Wi-Fi then is potentially broadcasting your security, your very sensitive sensitive security information, everywhere they go," says Hiner.
Be mindful of the WiFi-enabled devices connected to the internet
Many new household appliances, from faucets to InstantPots and microwaves, are Wi-Fi-enabled. But Hiner says just because something can connect to the internet, doesn't mean you should do it, especially if you're unlikely to control it through a connected app.
"If you're not gonna actually use it in any way, or it's not going to be helpful in any way, don't connect it — because everything that's connected is potentially something that could be attacked.
Change any default device passwords, and make sure email or commerce accounts that control the devices are strong, too.
"A lot of times the password to log into the router will be like admin and password 123 or something very simple," says Hiner. "You want to make sure you change that. That's super important otherwise somebody could quite easily hack into your system potentially."
A 12-16 character password is best. Use a phrase or scramble significant dates, such as a pet's birthday, by putting the month, date, and year in an unusual order.
Keep your home Wi-Fi secure
Keep your smart devices on the main house account, and don't let visitors on it. Many Wi-Fi routers allow for the creation of a guest account, with a separate username and password to connect to the internet. When telegram database visitors connect to your main Wi-Fi, they carry your network information with them on their devices potentially compromising the safety of your network.
"If they go to an internet cafe, every one of your friends, family, and neighbors that you connect to your Wi-Fi then is potentially broadcasting your security, your very sensitive sensitive security information, everywhere they go," says Hiner.
Be mindful of the WiFi-enabled devices connected to the internet
Many new household appliances, from faucets to InstantPots and microwaves, are Wi-Fi-enabled. But Hiner says just because something can connect to the internet, doesn't mean you should do it, especially if you're unlikely to control it through a connected app.
"If you're not gonna actually use it in any way, or it's not going to be helpful in any way, don't connect it — because everything that's connected is potentially something that could be attacked.