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My neighbor in Phoenix had his Ring camera hacked because he never changed the default password.
Now I check every single device on my network and force a password change before I even plug it in, what's your first step with a new smart gadget?
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wren3011mo ago
My old router got breached once from a weak password. Now my first step is always checking for a firmware update before I even connect it to Wi-Fi. Outdated software is just as bad as a default login.
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the_blake1mo ago
Exactly. What @wren301 said about routers shows a bigger problem. People buy a gadget, plug it in, and just hope it works forever. They forget that software needs care, like changing the oil in a car. It's wild how many security issues come from just ignoring that little update notification for months. That "set it and forget it" habit with tech is asking for trouble.
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val_taylor18d ago
Wait, people actually plug in a router without checking for updates first?
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