Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. The rise of Internet of Things gadgets has transformed our ...

IP cameras and doorbell cameras are among the highest-risk smart home devices you can own. Proprietary solutions combine constant internet connectivity with microphones, cameras, and cloud ...

A measure of how well the device and its service provider protect your data with respect to authentication, encryption, software updates, response to known vulnerabilities, etc. based on inspection of ...

Smart home technology promises convenience, efficiency, and peace of mind through connected security cameras, smart locks, and automated monitoring systems. But these same devices that are supposed to ...

The speed at which the tech world moves often means that what was true isn't true by the time you hear about it, and that's a problem when it comes to security. And when that security keeps your home ...

The rise of smart homes has made everyday life more convenient with connected devices like smart refrigerators, thermostats, washing machines, and security cameras. These appliances simplify routines, ...

Bigger security cameras might get all the attention, but when it comes to truly protecting your home, smaller is often smarter. The key to real peace of mind isn't having massive, obvious devices.

Built to defend enterprise networks, network edge security devices are becoming liabilities, with an alarming rise in zero-day exploits of what experts describe as basic vulnerabilities. Can the ...