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SecureWorld Expo Highlights New Cyber Crime Risks


February 11, 2015 02:00 PM

Radware Director of Security Solutions, David Hobbs, discusses risks associated with "Internet of Things" with Fox News affiliate.

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As Director of Security Solutions at Radware and a keynote speaker at the SecureWorld Expo, David Hobbs knows that the more connected we are, the more vulnerable to cyber crime we become. 

"Whether it's having the capabilities to unlocking the doors to your house, to being tied into your alarm, or having your smart thermostat that you can connect to over the internet... More of these devices are coming into your homes and a lot of folks are not paying attention to what's happening," says Hobbs.

Being able to control the thermostat, security system, bank account, etc... from your smart phone gives hackers more opportunities to get a hold of your personal data. In addition, many households now have several devices connected to the internet and equipped with microphones and cameras. This puts personal privacy at risk.

"It's not just the phone, it could be the Smart TV that's connecting to the internet, you know they say that the microphone on the Smart TV could potentially be used. Maybe the camera on your gaming system that you use to interact with the game while you're playing tennis... That camera can be looking at you," Hobbs says.

Executive director of A Cultivated Mindset Patrick Hill says it's also important to be wary of companies and business that have your data. Hill says they too can be vulnerable.

"That is really the target, those medium to small businesses that don't have the regulations, because not only is the data not being secured, but we as customers and clients are not securing our own data well enough," says Hill.

Even with seemingly endless threats to cyber security, Hobbs say there are simple ways to help protect yourself.

"You can be more mindful of where you're using public WiFi. What you're doing when you're using public WiFi," he explains.

And biggest thing, Hobbs says, is perhaps the easiest.

"Don't use the same passwords. That would be the one piece of advice that I would give.”

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