Smart home devices??ameras, thermostats, doorbells, locks??re increasingly targeted by hackers. In 2025, IoT botnets power massive DDoS attacks, and compromised smart devices can spy on your home. Here’s how to secure your smart home.

The IoT Threat Landscape

Over 15 billion IoT devices are in use globally, many with poor security. Default passwords, unencrypted communication, and lack of updates make them easy targets.

Protecting Your IoT Devices

1. Change all default passwords immediately
2. Use a strong, unique Wi-Fi password
3. Create a separate network for IoT devices
4. Keep firmware updated
5. Disable UPnP on your router
6. Use a router with built-in IoT security (Norton Core, Bitdefender Box)

Antivirus Solutions for IoT

• Norton Core Security Router – AI-powered IoT protection
• Bitdefender Box 2 – Monitors all connected devices
• F-Secure SENSE – Smart home security hub