How to Better Protect Your Home Surveillance System from Attacks

Learn How to Stop Hackers in Their Tracks with These Tips

Several videos have gone viral of hackers gaining control of a home's security cameras and harassing the home's inhabitants, sometimes even when the inhabitants are young children. Security systems are supposed to make us feel safer, not expose us to more danger. It would be best if you took the necessary precautions to make sure that your home security system is protected from hackers. Read on to learn a few key ways that you can strengthen the security of your home surveillance system in Overland Park, KS.

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Use Strong Passwords

Always use different passwords for all of your online accounts. That way, if hackers gain access to one account, they aren't able to gain access to others. Don't use passwords that include personal information as hackers can look up information on Facebook and other social media platforms, and avoid simple, commonly used passwords. Use something long and complicated, with numbers, symbols, and a combination of upper and lowercase letters. An excellent way to do this is to set up a password manager using an app or a website, which will generate secure passwords for all of your accounts and will securely store all of your passwords, so you don't have to remember them.

Use Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication is a fantastic way to protect your home surveillance system from being hacked. Whenever someone attempts to log into your account, you will receive a notification on your smartphone (either a text message or phone call) with a one-time-use six-digit code that must be entered to access your account. Because hackers won’t have access to your phone, they will not be able to successfully log into your surveillance system. You will know right away when someone tries to access your account and can take necessary measures to further prevent anyone from compromising the safety of your home.

Update Your System Regularly

A proper security system manufacturer will continuously be testing their products for vulnerabilities so that they can protect you from the latest threats. You should buy your home surveillance system from a manufacturer that regularly releases updates for their products. These updates patch security vulnerabilities that have arisen and will fix any bugs in the software that are discovered. Check to make sure that the software is being updated automatically, and if it isn’t, set reminders for yourself to regularly check for updates.

The best way to enhance the security of your home is to trust a professional. Applause Custom Sight & Sound would love to help you with your home security and surveillance project. If you want to ensure the security of your home surveillance system in the Overland Park area, connect with our technology professionals by calling (913) 498-1183, filling out our online contact form, or sending us a live chat below now.