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5 steps to keep your smart home from being hacked

Security researchers needed just 5 to 20 minutes to hack most smart-home devices. Learn how to keep real hackers at bay.

  • Buying a used Nest could be a bad idea. Criminals could install custom firmware that enables them to compromise a host of other devices on your home network

  • Don't let your router be the weak link in your connected-home system. Make sure it's secured with strong passwords and keep its firmware up to date

  • Buying a used Nest could be a bad idea. Criminals could install custom firmware that enables them to compromise a host of other devices on your home network.

  • Don't let your router be the weak link in your connected-home system. Make sure it's secured with strong passwords and keep its firmware up to date.

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