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Can smart home devices get viruses? Experts separate fact from fiction …

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<p>Can smart home devices get viruses? There’s been a lot of talk about the idea of IoT (Internet of Things) devices being infected by viruses, not least because Samsung this month recommended <a href="https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-recommends-scanning-qled-tvs-for-viruses/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">scanning its QLED televisions[/url] for viruses every few weeks.</p>
<p>Security experts from Avast and Symantec have set out to separate fact from fiction. They say that while a virus isn’t impossible, it is extremely unlikely – but there are four other ways the security of your smart home can be compromised, and we outline some simple steps you can take to reduce the risks …</p>
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