We can use our phones or tablets to control the thermostat in our house, turn on (or off) the lights, and even set the alarm. All of these features are controlled with an app. You set up an account, pick a password and you are in! But did you realize hackers can get in just as easily?

A couple in Cincinnati, Ohio recently found out that someone had hacked into their baby monitor and was talking to their 3-year old son at night! A baby monitor – really? Why? Just Why? Other wireless devices like smart TV’s and appliances can be hacked too! To make your wireless devices more secure, you should change all your passwords regularly.

Make the passwords complicated with a combination of upper and lower cases letters. Include number and special characters to make them harder to hack. All of these things can help keep your family safer! Now you know! SHARE away, people.