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December 13, 2018

Smart home devices could let in hackers

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Computer scientists at William & Mary in Virginia say burglars could potentially break into houses through smart home devices. Those are the products that are connected to the internet and allow people to turn up their thermostat or turn on a sprinkler through apps on their phone.

The university in Williamsburg said in a statement last week that professors and students tested the security of several products and security systems and discovered significant vulnerabilities.


 
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