Introduction
Your smart fridge or camera could be a gateway for hackers. Learn how IoT devices expose ports and how to secure them.
Common IoT Vulnerabilities
Port 554 (RTSP): Used by cameras; often left open with default passwords.
Port 1900 (UPnP): Exploited to redirect traffic.
How to Protect Your IoT Network
Change default credentials (e.g., "admin/admin").
Segment IoT devices on a separate VLAN.
Scan regularly with
Port Checker
.
Horror Story: A hacked baby monitor exposed Port 8888, allowing strangers to spy.
