What To Do, So Hackers Don't

• What is Internet of Things?

           Internet of things is a broad term to describe numerous devices that are able to connect through WiFi/Bluetooth              to each other and make living more simple for the user.​

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• What is Cybersecurity?

           Cybersecurity is the group of technologies, processes and practices aimed to protect networks, computers,                      programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access.  

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• Why do I need Cybersecurity?

           Every day our lives are relying more on digital networks; most of the things we do daily have something to do or              are somehow related to a digital network, making us exposed to cyberattacks.

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• What is a Cyberattack?

           Cyberattack is computer-to computer attack that compromises the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of a                  computer or information resident on it. Some of the most common cyberattacks are: Identity theft, malware,                      breach of access, password sniffing, system infiltration and website defacement.

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• What is a malware?

           A malware is a computer program used to perform malignant actions. The goal of cyber criminals is to install                    malware on your computers and mobile devices, consequently, getting control of them and making you a                          possible target.

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• What is cyber hygiene?

          Are the mechanisms used to properly protect and maintain IT systems and devices and implement the best cyber             security practices possible.

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• What are Smart Devices?

           Smart devices are things that connect through Bluetooth/WiFi and allow control to the user on any tablet/phone              device. These devices are your thermostat, television, locks on windows/doors, lights, refrigerator, cameras, fire                alarms.

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• What is a Smart Home?

          A smart home is a house that uses technology throughout the home, with having the fridge, thermostat, doors                 and windows, lights controlled easily by the homeowner through devices.

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• What are the benefits of a Smart Home?

          Some of the benefits are convenience and making life simpler, being more energy efficient, and security of the                 household.

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• Who owns the data of the Smart Home devices, and how is it used?

          The data is owned/controlled by the consumer, unless there is some sort of contract with a company. This data is              either security based with live footage of your property, controls of thermostat, locks of windows and doors. All                this data is available to the consumer so they can control their property while not being home.

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• Can I install Smart Home devices myself?

          Yes these devices are simple to setup and connect, the security setup of the devices can be difficult and may                     require the hiring of a security business.

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• What type of security does a Smart Home devices require?

         Changing of passwords of the devices is the start of security on your devices, but as of right now there is not much          security setups for IOT being that many devices are not updated or get new updates all the time making securing            them even harder.

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• What are security risks of having a Smart Home device?

         These risks are of being hacked on the devices seeing everything connected to the internet is always at risk of                  being hacked, with having your home and devices all connected, keeping up with the security will be a big factor              to keeping your privacy secure.

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• If my device is hacked, how would it show it was hacked?

         Some devices do not have a way to show they were hacked, like a coffee maker or an alarm clock these devices                have basic uses so being hacked they might not even act different. The devices that show it would be your                        television, thermostat. These type of devices are connected and have a visual display where the hacker can alter              the screens or slow down the processing of the data.