Smart home devices (IoT) are vulnerable to attack due to inadequate security. Victimization can be serious.
Target Devices
- Smart camera (Ring, Nest)
- Doorbell (video doorbell)
- Smart speaker (Alexa, Google Home)
- Smart lock
- Baby monitor
- Smart refrigerator
- Robot cleaner
Attack Methods
- Using default password
- Software vulnerabilities
- WiFi hack
- Manufacturer's server hack (large data leak)
Attack Results
- Home monitoring (breach of privacy)
- Conversation records stealing
- Unlocking the door
- Planning theft
- Threat/harassment from the baby monitor
Related Crimes
- TCK art.243 entering the information system
- TCK art.135 recording personal data
- TCK art.134 violating the privacy of private life
- TCK art.142 theft (opening the door after)
Prevention
- Changing default password (critical!)
- Software updates
- WiFi security
- Monitoring devices with anomalies
- Not using IoT devices in sensitive areas (bedroom etc.)
Supreme Court 8th CD and 12th CD
Courts, It is accepted that IoT attacks are evaluated together with "private life violation + personal data acquisition" and that the victim's rights to material and moral compensation are reserved.
IT and KVKK lawyer is recommended.