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Stay Protected from Cyberattacks: Simple Safeguards to Reduce Cyber Intrusions and Real-World Losses
Mercury Insurance said roughly 70% of U.S. households now use at least one connected device and urged stronger passwords, updates and multi-factor authentication.
- Mercury Insurance experts urged homeowners to adopt cybersecurity measures as smart-home technology adoption reaches roughly 70% of U.S. households, reducing both digital and physical risks.
- As smart-home convenience increases, so does exposure, creating new entry points for digital intruders that threaten property and privacy. Cybersecurity is now core to overall home protection.
- Secure Wi-Fi networks using unique passwords of at least 14-16 characters and enable MFA. Homeowners should also turn on automatic updates, segment networks, and change default credentials on all devices.
- Dustin Howard, head of info security at Mercury Insurance, emphasizes that proactive measures minimize risks; digital hygiene is now linked to physical home safety.
- Experts advise treating cybersecurity as routine home maintenance, similar to checking smoke detectors or locking doors. Mercury Insurance provides additional guidance at mercuryinsurance.com/resources.
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