Vulnerabilities in garage door controllers, smart plugs, and smart alarms made by device manufacturer Nexx are a recent illustration of a security threat aimed at smart-home gadgets.
The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency issues a warning that compromised equipment may be remotely hacked in order to steal private data or torment the owner, such as by remotely opening and closing a garage door.
The regrettable solution? Security experts advise unplugging the device and purchasing a new one because there are currently no software fixes. Making sure the devices are not linked to the internet is another choice. The illustration demonstrates how security weaknesses might limit market growth if customers are concerned about hackers, data breaches, and issues with smart home technology.