Smart Home Hacking: The Dual Nature of Convenience and Cyber Risk
Smart Home Hacking is a must-read for anyone serious about understanding and defending today’s connected living environments.
In this edition of Cyber Book Club, we highlight Smart Home Hacking by Zephyrion Stravos, a hands-on, engaging guide to understanding and securing the ever-expanding world of connected devices in your home.
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As smart homes become more common, with voice assistants, smart locks, cameras, thermostats, and fridges, so do the cyber risks that come with them. This book explores how these devices can be exploited and shows you how to stay one step ahead of digital threats. Stravos takes you on a journey through real-world IoT vulnerabilities, using humor and accessible explanations to break down complex topics for all experience levels.
This isn’t just a manual for techies. Whether you're a cybersecurity enthusiast, an ethical hacker, or a homeowner with smart gadgets, you'll gain critical skills to protect your IoT ecosystem. The book also serves as an introduction to the broader IoT Red Teaming series, which dives into more specialized hacking and defense topics.
From Wi-Fi flaws to Zigbee attacks and voice assistant exploits, you'll learn how to think like a hacker—and how to stop one.
What You Will Learn
How smart home devices are vulnerable to exploitation
Common attack vectors for Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and voice assistants
Hands-on techniques for securing smart devices
How to crack weak passwords and intercept traffic—legally
Offensive and defensive IoT strategies
Best practices to lock down your home network
Who This Book Is For
This guide is ideal for:
Beginners curious about smart home security
Ethical hackers and cybersecurity students
IT professionals exploring IoT environments
Homeowners who want to protect their digital spaces
Table of Contents (Highlights)
Welcome to Smart Homes (and Their Threats)
Cracking the IoT Code: Passwords, Protocols, and Pitfalls
Hacking Smart Locks, Thermostats, and Assistants
Understanding Wi-Fi and Zigbee Weaknesses
Intercepting Traffic and Exploiting Misconfigurations
Building a Defense: Best Practices for Securing Smart Homes
Legal and Ethical Hacking Basics
Introduction to IoT Red Teaming and Further Reading