Protecting yourself from your smart home

Theresa Payton, CEO and president of Fortalice Solutions and a cyber security expert, talked about how to protect yourself from your smart home.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - It’s not just smartphones and Alexa in our homes these days.

From being able to see what’s in the fridge without opening the door to turning on the lights from a different room, there are so many smart devices.

A recent survey found that 42% of Americans use some sort of smart home device. While they’re supposed to make our lives easier, they can also put you at risk.

Theresa Payton, CEO and president of Fortalice Solutions and a cyber security expert, talked about how to protect yourself from your smart home.

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