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Cybersecurity: Understanding Burglars’ Tactics and Protecting Your Home

by Joel Nwankwo
September 25, 2023
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Securing the home is at the top of every homeowner’s priority list. But what happens when that security is painlessly circumvented by a burglar breaking into your home? With the evolution of burglars’ tactics, coupled with the increasing popularity of smart home devices, understanding how their targets—like ring doorbells—can face potential threats is a crucial step towards establishing safety.

Tech-savvy burglars use an array of methods to disable ring doorbells, and understanding these tactics can arm homeowners with the essential knowledge to prevent and protect. Geonode experts share insight into these hacking methodologies to create a stronger shield around your abode.

Equipping with IT Weapons

Malware, typically transferred via Wi-Fi networks, can be used to deactivate your ring doorbell. Cybersecurity experts at Geonode explain, “Once a virus finds its way onto a home’s Wi-Fi, it can potentially disable all connected devices – doorbells included.” Therefore, setting strong and unique passwords for your home’s Wi-Fi and the ring doorbell itself can help secure your device against such attacks.

Physical Manipulation

Unscrewing and removing the doorbell from the wall, maliciously displacing its angles or even using insulating materials to cover the camera are traditional, yet effective methods. Using anti-tampering screws, setting up the device high enough to be out of reach, or cloaking the camera wisely can help prevent these physical manipulations.

Infrared Filters

Shockingly, burglars have even been known to use infrared filters to obscure the camera’s view. Geonode experts suggest, “Considering doorbells that come with anti-IR filter feature, can enormously help to prevent such scenarios.”

How to Safeguard Ring Doorbells from These Tactics:

  1. Regularly update your device: Manufacturers often deliver software updates with enhanced security features.
  2. Secure your Wi-Fi: Use strong passwords. Regularly change them, and limit the devices connected to your network.
  3. Install a security cage: Physically protective measures can deter burglars from tampering with the device.
  4. Enable motion triggered recording: This allows for broader surveillance and might deter burglars.
  5. Opt for Doorbells with anti-IR Filters: This can be a critical feature to shield your doorbell from IR filter tampering.

Vigilance is Key

As countermeasures advance, so do the tactics of burglars. So, coming out on top in this security chess game is all about staying one move ahead. Although it may seem a daunting task to defend homes against these evolving threats, understanding these various techniques of deactivation proves beneficial in ringing the bell of security to safeguard our sanctuaries.

As Geonode experts suggest, “Being vigilant about the cybersecurity of smart home devices is the cornerstone for preventing break-ins.”

In reviewing the technological and physical tactics utilized by burglars to disable ring doorbells, and the outlined safety measures, we hope this article has bestowed readers with a more profound sense of understanding and vigilance concerning their home security. Our homes, after all, are our castles. Let’s protect them accordingly.

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    Joel Nwankwo is a tech journalist. He is passionate about telling stories as it relates to Africa's social and financial tech advancements. You can reach him at joel.nwankwo@techeconomy.ng

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