By the end of 2017, over 29 million homes in the US had some form of smart technology, and that number was growing at around 31% a year, according to a report from McKinsey. Devices like the Ring and Nest Thermostat help homeowners supervise their homes, often while they are away and are two of the most popular devices on the market today.
While these internet-connected devices and others such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home provide a level of control and convenience, they also come with a potential dark side: they can be used to harass, abuse and intimidate others.
This week we will look at some of the methods which use IoT in nefarious ways and how people can stop it.
The Risk
Men install most digital devices. But not just any man, but partners who bring these devices into the homes with good intentions and promises of convenience and...
