Smart home technology has been growing in popularity over the past decade. From virtual home assistance like Amazon Echo to motion-capture security cameras like Ring, homeowners are achieving better security and convenience for themselves and their loved ones. However, despite all of their benefits, smart home technology also comes with a potential for personal information or property theft. Since they operate through connection with your internet, these devices are at risk of cyberattacks. Fortunately, protecting your smart home from hackers isn’t as difficult as you may think. [Read more…]
Protecting Your Smart Home from Hackers
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When and How to Freeze Your Credit
September 23, 2021 by
As the world grows more digital by the day, your personal information is at greater risk of theft. In the unfortunate event a criminal gets their hands on sensitive information, they may be able to open a credit account under your name and build up a frightening amount of fraudulent charges. With threats present across all corners of the internet, it would be a blessing if there was some sort of emergency button to halt credit activity in the event your personal information is stolen. Fortunately, there is such an option. Let’s look at how to freeze your credit and when it’s appropriate to do so. [Read more…]
