LAN security
I've often wondered, with all the remote access to home networks, do folks really understand the concerns. We have lots of homeowners looking at their IP cameras on their cell phones and laptops, the...
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dryfly wrote:Just wondering what "serious access" would amount to when you're talking about thermostats, doorbells, maybe lights? Maybe remote access to indoor cameras to spy on people when they're home?
I've often wondered, with all the remote access to home networks, do folks really understand the concerns. We have lots of homeowners looking at their IP cameras on their cell phones and laptops, thermostats being controlled, and many automated home functions being controlled remotely.
I would bet this is being accomplished by initiating port forwarding on routers, or using P2P networks. The point is if you can remotely access your network, anyone can.
Now I realize some have initiated VPN tunneling and/or vlans which go a long way towards a secure network, but just how many have taken precautions like this to prevent serious intrusions?
