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How to secure your voice assistant and protect your privacy

Our homes are getting smarter every day. We can turn on the lights with a voice command, check the weather from across the room, and play our favorite songs without lifting a finger. Voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant have made our lives incredibly convenient, but with that convenience comes a new set of […]

Home sweet (and secure!) home: locking down your connected devices

Our homes are now filled with smart devices – from TVs and thermostats to security cameras and even refrigerators – all connected to the internet. This “Internet of Things” (IoT) offers incredible convenience, but it also opens up new avenues for cybercriminals if we’re not careful. Just like we lock our physical doors at night, […]

How to lock down your home security cameras

Home security cameras offer a fantastic way to keep an eye on your property, providing peace of mind whether you’re at work home or traveling further afield. But just like any connected device, these cameras can also be a potential entry point for cybercriminals if not properly secured. Think of it this way: you wouldn’t […]

Your Alexa is listening — how to delete your stored recordings for better privacy

Alexa has become a helpful presence in many homes, making it easy to play music, check the weather, or manage a shopping list with just a simple voice command. But have you ever stopped to think about what happens to those voice commands? It’s a fact of life with these smart assistants: in order to […]

Smart home needs smart security: don’t let your gadgets be a weak link

Our homes are getting smarter every day, aren’t they? From smart thermostats that learn your preferences to video doorbells that show you who’s at the door, and even smart light bulbs you control with your voice – the Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly making our lives more convenient. But here’s the deal: with every […]

Smart home, smarter security: protecting your connected gadgets

Hey everyone! Your smart home is pretty awesome, right? Controlling lights with your voice, checking on your pets remotely – it’s like living in the future! But all these cool connected devices, from smart thermostats to security cameras, can also open doors for sneaky cyber bad guys if you’re not careful. Think of each smart […]