He Just Wanted to Play With His Robot Vacuum. Instead, He Accidentally Hacked 7,000 of Them.
A hobbyist accidentally hacked 7,000 DJI robot vacuums while trying to control one with a gamepad....
Smart Home Security Blog
187 articles on IoT security, smart devices, and protecting your connected home.
The Surveillance in Your Child's Backpack: What School-Issued Devices Are Really Doing
School Chromebooks and iPads are being used to monitor students at home and in private moments....
Your Doorbell Almost Became a Police Informant: How Public Outrage Killed the Ring-Flock Surveillance Partnership
Ring cancels partnership with Flock Safety, a police surveillance technology company, after public outcry over potential law enforcement access to doo...
Smart Sleep Mask Security Nightmare: How Strangers Can Watch Your Brainwaves—And Shock You While You Sleep
A smart sleep mask broadcasts live EEG brainwave data to the internet, allowing strangers to watch brain activity and send electrical pulses....
The Doorbell Surveillance State: A Technical and Statistical Analysis of Smart Doorbells, Law Enforcement Partnerships, and the 67 Million Daily Strangers at Your Door
Smart doorbells have created a massive surveillance network with 60+ million daily strangers captured on camera without their consent....
"Deleted" Doesn't Mean Gone: The Nancy Guthrie Case Just Exposed the Uncomfortable Truth About Your Smart Camera
Smart camera owners may think their deleted data is gone, but it can still be recovered from backend systems, compromising their privacy....
Your Smart Doorbell Is Watching More Than You Think: The Privacy Nightmare of Always-On Home Devices
Smart doorbells are collecting more data than you realize, with many homeowners unaware of how their information is being used....
AI-Driven IoT Attacks: Why Enterprise Smart Devices Are 10x More Dangerous in 2026
AI-powered scanning tools exploit IoT devices, compromising corporate networks and sensitive data, as seen in a recent $12.4 million breach....
Smart Home Default Password Crisis: How Hackers Are Walking Through Your Digital Front Door
Smart home devices with default passwords are being hacked, leaving families vulnerable to cyber threats....
AI-Powered IoT Attacks: The New Generation of Smart Home Threats in 2026
AI has transformed cybersecurity into a new threat, with AI-driven IoT attacks surging 54% in 2026....
The Complete Guide to Securing Your Smart Home Network in 2026: From Setup to Fort Knox
Protect your home network from cyber threats with our step-by-step guide to building a secure smart home network....
Smart Home Security in 2026: The Rising Threat Landscape Every Homeowner Must Know
Smart home cyber attacks have surged to 29 attempts per household daily in 2026....