LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Most people’s homes contain a network of things that connect to the web. Thieves are able to steal your information through smart devices in your home, even vacuums and cameras, all because these devices are connected to the internet.
Better Business Bureau Serving Acadiana CEO Chris Babin said internet service providers collect and share far more personal data than customers expect.
“If that network itself were potentially compromised or a scammer has access to that network to where they can then access all of the devices that are also connected to it, you know, that would be something we want to make sure we think about,” Babin said.
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Think about what private information internet service providers can collect from devices connected to the network. They know your sensitive information like race, economic status, political affiliation and religious beliefs, sharing it to advertisers. …