The cyber expert pointed out the unexpected danger of gifts by March 8th

Alexander Vurasko, Director of Development at the Solar AURA External Digital Threat Monitoring Center of the Solar Group of companies, pointed out that smart gadgets, which men often choose as gifts for women by March 8, may have vulnerabilities and be available for hacker attacks.

In conversation with Lenta.Ru On Thursday, March 5, the expert noted that smart devices make life more convenient, but it is important to keep in mind security issues. According to him, many of these gadgets are connected to the Internet and may be vulnerable to hackers, so when choosing a gift, you should pay attention to manufacturers with a good reputation and regular software updates. He also recommended protecting devices with complex passwords and enabling two-factor authentication, especially when it comes to home security systems and smart speakers. At the same time, the specialist emphasized, safety should remain a priority so that the gift brings joy, not anxiety.

He added that, according to a Solar study, smart speakers are the most popular smart gadgets among women — 72% of respondents use them. Smart kitchen appliances (27%), intelligent lighting systems (23%), smart switches and sockets (17%), as well as various sensors (15%) are also in demand.

Dealing with technology: second-hand gadgets are increasingly being used for DDoS attacks

Viruses deliberately infect not only laptops and smartphones, but also "smart" coffee makers and vacuum cleaners.

Sergey Zolotukhin, a cybersecurity expert at F6, said on February 20 that smart vacuum cleaners can be used by hackers to gain access to devices in the house. Fraudsters can get into a home network through router vulnerabilities or Wi-Fi password selection and gain access to all connected devices. At the same time, Zolotukhin noted, it is difficult to notice a hack — the equipment can continue to work as usual, the website writes kp.ru . Equipping the device with a microphone and camera allows the gadget to technically record what is happening around, despite the prohibition of program settings.

In January, Vladimir Ulyanov, head of the Zecurion analytical center, said Pravda.Ru that modern gadgets are indeed capable of transferring some user information to remote servers, but the main threat comes not from manufacturers, but from the negligence of the owners themselves. According to him, it is necessary to carefully consider the security settings and the way the devices are operated.

In October, Gleb Derevlev, a senior lecturer at the Department of Practical and Applied Computer Science at RTU MIREA, told RT that a wireless network without proper protection can become a source of serious problems, from financial losses to criminal prosecution. According to him, even complex passwords do not guarantee security unless modern WPA3 encryption is used. More than 40% of home networks are vulnerable to the simplest brute force attacks.

At the same time, RTM Group reported that hackers had begun attacking Russian companies through smart gadgets. They began to gain access to confidential information from Russian enterprises using portable speakers, charging stations, and heated mugs.

In September, Svyatoslav Litvinov, PhD, associate professor at RTU MIREA, warned that routers and Wi-Fi cameras remain the main targets of hackers when hacking into smart home systems. According to him, hacking a router can give attackers full access to Internet traffic, and hacked cameras can be used for surveillance and blackmail.

In August, cybersecurity expert Sergey Rysin, in an interview with 360.ru He said that modern cybercriminals are capable of hacking any company. He stressed that in order to save data on e-mail, the password must be changed every six months.

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