56. Home Network Attacks From Within

Super Simple Security Principles

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Questions we answer in this episode

What is a computer virus?

How does a computer virus spread?

How does patient (device) zero get infected?

What protection do we NOT have against these attacks?

Episode summary

What happens if a device in your home gets infected with a computer virus?

Just like a human virus, it wants to spread.

But how does that first device get infected?

There are plenty of ways, but one that is often underestimated is through Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Smart TVs, Alexa, and other "smart" appliances are prime targets for hackers.

Ironically, some of the must vulnerable devices are the ones meant to protect you - like a home security system.

And what's worse, your router probably won't stop the malware from spreading once it's inside your network.

That's why need layered protection.

In this series, we'll walk through at four them (maybe more).

Call to action

Make a list of all devices in your home that connect to the internet.

Specifically look for devices besides phones and computers that might get overlooked.

Keep this list handy as you continue listening to the rest of this series of episodes.

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