CYBERSECURITY

Be cyber secure: Internet of Things (IoT)
Thermostats, doorbells and refrigerators with internet connectivity are all part of a network known
as the Internet of Things (IoT). Any device connected to the internet is a potential target for cyberthreats.

Once a device is compromised, criminals may:••Take advantage of the permissions you give yourdevice to make online purchases in your name, listen to
your conversations using a device microphone or collectdata about your device usage.

•Launch attacks on other connected endpoints.

•Access or deactivate your networks or devices(such as home alarms) in order to protect your personal
information.

Compromise other devices connected to your network.

Here are some tips that can help protect you from potential IoT cyber incidents:•Create strong, unique passwords of at least eightcharacters for each of your accounts. If you reusepasswords, a criminal who discovers one of them could
use it to access another device or account.

•Check your privacy settings. Before buying aconnected device, review the manufacturer’s security
update policy to ensure you understand ongoing
requirements for keeping your devices secure.

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Change the manufacturer’s default settings.
Connected devices often come with default usernames
and passwords that are published on the internet.
Change them to something unique as soon as you can.

•Turn encryption on. Some devices let you use
encrypted communications, but the setting isn’t always
turned on by default.

•Make your home network more secure. Turn off
any internet-enabled features on your device when it is
not in use. This will limit its exposure to online threats.

•Report the incident to local law enforcement
immediately and contact your bank.

•Update your devices and applications regularly. Ifa connected device or its application has an auto-updatefeature, turn it on. This often requires only a few clicks
to set up.

Visit www.bankofamerica.com/security to learn how to help protect yourself and those closest to you.

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