FHB Podcast Segment: Hacked Water Heaters
In this Fine Homebuilding Podcast Segment, the team discusses protecting your internet-connected smart home devices from security vulnerabilities.
How concerned are you about the security of your own smart home gadgets? In episode 636 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Neil wrote in to share a story about a security vulnerability in internet-connected water heaters, based on an article by Kevin Purdy via Ars Technica. We reached out to Mike Bennett, a home technology expert, who emphasized the need for caution with smart home device security, suggesting consumers read reviews, check for platform integrations, and avoid reusing passwords to mitigate risks.
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