You may have seen on social media earlier this year that some security cameras were reportedly hacked, although it may have been the result of an update gone wrong…Either way, if you’re using a security camera at your apartment or house, or you plan to get one, you should know how to keep yourself cyber safe while using them.

These devices run on your local wifi network. Without proper security measures, bad actors have the potential to get into your unprotected camera system and access your home network or even violate your privacy. This can put you and your information at risk. 🛜 

When you get a security camera 📷: 

• Research before you buy to make sure the default device settings can be changed
• Login into your new device
• Change the default password
• Add two-factor authentication
• Periodically check the control center in your system’s app, and see which devices are authorized on your account. Remove ones you do not recognize, and reset your password.

These simple steps can save you a lot of hassle AND give you piece of mind!

Stay Safe! Stay #CyberFlexed!