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Securing smart devices

HOW MANY SMART devices do you have in your house? We’re betting there’s at least one – your internet router – but there are probably a few others as well. Do you own a smart TV, one that connects to the internet and can watch Netflix or YouTube? A gaming console? A digital video recorder? A network media player or network attached storage device? A camera used for security or baby monitoring? A voice assistant? Any appliance with internet connectivity? Home automation switches and controllers?

Here’s the thing: these kinds of devices are awesome, and the

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