Smart homes, new threats: Could everyday appliances be hacked?

What if the smart devices in your home were targeted by a hacker? Almost everything at home is connected now. For me, it's a reality and a real concern. I chose to connect lights and the heating. I avoided connecting things where personal data can be accessed. According to the European Cybersecurity Agency, attacks like those targeting hundreds of supermarket fridges in France and across Europe could now affect private households. This engineer, while attempting to control his vacuum cleaner remotely, discovered a security flaw that would have allowed him to take control of thousands of devices. These robots in question have... These robots had a microphone and a camera. I was able to activate both the camera and the microphone and take a virtual tour of the living rooms of 7,000 households. Experts advise that consumers take steps to limit their vulnerability, while manufacturers work to fully secure smart devices. Once you have smart devices at home, first check how you access them remotely. Have you set a strong password? And is access limited to your phone? And then, just like with your phone or computer, install updates, because it's often security updates that ensure the devices can't be hijacked. To tackle these threats, French lawmakers are debating a new cyber security bill, with a vote expected next week.