Smart Home Devices Pose Cybersecurity Risk

Traficomin Kyberturvallisuuskeskus has identified smart home devices as a potential cybersecurity threat. For example, a robot vacuum cleaner can collect information about a home’s layout, allowing it to clean more efficiently. In some cases, the robot vacuum cleaner can communicate with a cloud service, potentially exposing sensitive information to outsiders.

Many smart home devices, including smart TVs, speakers, and security cameras, are connected to the internet through a router. However, the security of these devices can be compromised, allowing hackers to access sensitive information. For example, a security camera can be used to monitor a home’s occupancy, and its footage can be uploaded to the internet for all to see.