Shiny on the outside, vulnerable on the inside

Viruses such as malware can slow devices down, cause crashes, or expose personal information like photos, messages, and saved passwords. In some cases, one infected device can spread problems across your network of smart-home technology.

Warning signs to watch for

• Your devices suddenly start running much slower than usual
• Pop-ups or ads appear when you're not browsing the internet
• Apps appear that you don't remember installing
• Your device's battery is draining unusually fast