Danger in the smart home – when the hacker penetrates through the light bulb

2023-09-06 11:30:00

According to the latest surveys, every Austrian owns an average of 9.4 network-enabled devices. Five years ago, that number was 5.6. The considerable plus is not least due to smart home technology. In addition to smartphones, computers, game consoles and tablets, networked refrigerators, food bowls and garbage cans abound in homes today. Even the single light bulb can already be dimmed via WLAN in many houses and apartments. But what smart home fans perceive as convenience is a godsend for hackers and cybercriminals.

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