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This allows an attacker to send commands to the thermostat, including writing a malicious update to the machine.

Smart homedevices, while offering plenty of convenience, are also a major risk factor, experts are saying.

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This can be done by setting up a dedicated web link exclusively for IoT devices.

Finally, having a online grid cybersecurity solution built directly into the router can help, too.

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