Imagine your thermostat kicking up to 100 degrees, music suddenly blasting in your home, your door locking remotely. These are some of the new ways experts say domestic abusers are terrorising their victims. Internet-connected household objects like lights and thermostats can be controlled remotely and are being used as a means for abusers to harass, monitor or control their victims.
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Protect yourself by:
. changing all of your passwords including on your wireless router
. updating all your safety net features
. implement a two-step verification log-in by text or email whenever your password is changed
. don't use security questions such as “what is your mother’s maiden name?” or “what street did you grow up on?” as these are questions that an abuser who knows you can easily answer
. check here for more hints, tips and how-tos
Read the full article here.
Protect yourself by:
. changing all of your passwords including on your wireless router
. updating all your safety net features
. implement a two-step verification log-in by text or email whenever your password is changed
. don't use security questions such as “what is your mother’s maiden name?” or “what street did you grow up on?” as these are questions that an abuser who knows you can easily answer
. check here for more hints, tips and how-tos
