Smart home protection
> A new wireless device, with a dock connected to a high-speed WiFi network, is capable of monitoring all activities on it, all the time
the owner via an app so that they can take further action.
Its security capabilities aren’t its USP however. Its simplicity is what the company is hoping will make it a hit with the average household.
Although it runs enterprise grade applications, users won’t need a formal qualification in IT or cyber security to get the most out of it.
And as cyber criminals are constantly adapting their activities to exploit new digital loopholes or product and device trends, consumers also need to stay on their toes if they want to keep their digital lives protected.
“Many IoT devices are notoriously insecure and it is relatively easy for hackers to exploit their vulnerabilities,” said Yossi Atias, general manager, IoT Security of BullGuard.
“Dojo solves the IoT security conundrum and protects every smart home device to ensure security and privacy.”
It used to be that if your PC was running the latest version of Windows and a watertight anti-virus program, you were protected from many cyber threats.
However, in recent years, there’s been a marked increase in cybercrime activity targeting smartphones and tablets as the devices have become cemented into the daily life of the vast majority of consumers around the globe.
Likewise, according to Norton, thanks to the proliferation of home WiFi, the average consumer’s network itself is becoming a prime target for attacks.
Therefore, it stands to reason that adding new, less secure wireless devices, such as smart thermostats or baby monitors to these networks could result in making your home and its network far too attractive to cyber criminals.
Atias said: “We’ve seen major
privacy breaches in recent months caused by compromised devices, including Mirai, the largest-ever DDOS attack launched from an IoT botnet, smart TVs hacked by the CIA, and even smart Teddy Bears go from cuddly to creepy.
“Device manufacturers often sacrifice security for speed to market, and consumers are unwittingly paying the price.”
The Dojo by BullGuard goes on sale at Amazon in the US this week and will retail for US$199 (RM851) including one year’s free service.
It is destined to launch in the UK later in 2017. – AFPRelaxnews