---
title: "Network Security: Hacking Fears Could Scare Consumers Away from Smart-Home Devices - CE Pro"
url: "https://thecybersecurityplace.com/network-security-hacking-fears-could-scare-consumers-away-from-smart-home-devices-ce-pro/"
date: "2017-05-02T01:48:12+00:00"
section: "Hardware/Network"
tags:
  - "Data Breach"
  - "Network Security"
source: "cepro.com"
source_url: "http://www.cepro.com/article/network_security_hacking_fears_scare_consumers_away_from_smart_home_devices#"
---

# Network Security: Hacking Fears Could Scare Consumers Away from Smart-Home Devices - CE Pro

May 2, 2017 · Reported by cepro.com

> The rising occurrence of high-profile security hacks and privacy breaches, as well as being personally victimized, are contributing to ever-increasing consumer anxiety about smart home devices and platforms, according to new research.

[Read the full article at cepro.com](http://www.cepro.com/article/network_security_hacking_fears_scare_consumers_away_from_smart_home_devices#)

**Tags:** [Data Breach](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/tag/data-breach/) · [Network Security](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/tag/network-security/)