From doorbell cameras to garage-door openers, cloud-based devices offer cybercriminals easy access to high-profile targets.

You may have heard the recent news of over 100,000 Korean home cameras being hacked to spy on people, and I wouldn't blame you if news like that makes you worry about smart homes and how safe new ...

Those laser pointer lights could hack into your smart home voice assistant. University researchers say they were able to hack Alexa, Google Home, Siri and Facebook Portal by shining lasers at them.

Scopophobia is a fear of security cameras — the concern that behind their small, beady lenses, someone is watching you. If that concerns you, you aren’t alone; according to surveys, as many as one in ...

WASHINGTON — Smart lightbulbs that change color and can turn on and off with an app or device, are useful, but it could be vulnerable to a hacker. Check Point security researchers recently revealed ...

Smart home security tips are increasingly important as hackers target cameras, locks, and thermostats to gain unauthorized access. Smart device protection relies on isolating networks, monitoring ...

It’s no secret that smart light switches are better buys than smart light bulbs, but I don’t have any smart switches installed yet. That’s what led me to devise a delightfully devilish hack that still ...

News of more than 120,000 Korean home cameras being hacked recently can shake your confidence in connected devices. Stories like that make you picture cybercriminals breaking into homes with high-tech ...

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Even though smart devices are promising energy savings at a time when utility rates are climbing at a historic pace, a growing number of homeowners aren’t convinced the privacy trade-off is worth it.