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<\/a><\/p>\nUpon seeing the newest generation of televisions, one is likely awed by the price or shape of the product, rather than the astonishing pixel density. Furthermore, no one even seems to care that mobile devices are now essentially capable of calculating the flight path of a spacecraft bound for Mars.<\/p>\n
It is not terribly surprising that Kim Kardashian\u2019s nude cover photos generated almost as much buzz as the landing of a probe on a comet 400 million kilometers from Earth. I have noticed a noteworthy side effect of the obvious technology overdose: we are significantly less cautious about our security and we do not give a second thought to the number of threats, both real and theoretical, that may become commonplace issues over the next 5 to 10 years as technology progresses.<\/p>\n
A #high-tech #future \u2013 is it safe to live in?<\/p>Tweet<\/a><\/blockquote>\n
Interestingly, the more sophisticated and developed that technology and the Internet become, the more they put us, and our world, in jeopardy. So, exactly how dangerous might our future be? Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n
Estates and property<\/h3>\n
Today smart homes are still a luxury unknown to the common homeowner. But, with such omnipresent tech goliaths like Google and Apple in play, it may be only a matter of years until many of us are sitting in living rooms packed with smart devices. A mobile device alone could control the climate, lighting, home security system and a number of household appliances.<\/p>\n
The same concept applies to cars. Volvo and BMW are already offering basic car controls and surveillance capabilities via your smartphone or tablet. Over the course of the next several years, many \u2018middle-class\u2019 models will likely include these features as standard offerings. Furthermore, the cost of this on-board technology is not comparable to the cost of the entire car.<\/p>\n
Regardless of the immense progression of technology, some systems still have a lot in common with ordinary padlocks. For example, however robust a system may be, after a strong hit to the necessary points, the lock can be broken in an instant.<\/p>\n
Additionally, everything becomes even easier if a culprit has a key, or even an opportunity to get one. With a smartphone acting as a master key, a hacker can easily gain access to someone\u2019s home or car in hours, if not minutes. Recent demonstrations of Smart Home<\/a> and Smart Car hacks<\/a> serve as perfect examples.<\/p>\n
\nIs It Possible to Hack My Car? Find out over at @Kaspersky<\/a> Daily. http:\/\/t.co\/UOAMP2hb3K<\/a><\/p>\n
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