We’re living in the era of smart technology, but is your home too smart for its own good?  

No longer do thieves need to lurk in the shadows outside your home. A high-tech home could become an invitation for cyber criminals to steal your belongings, as well as your privacy.  

One potential risk is your wireless router. Cyber security expert Siobhan Gorman says it’s important to change the administrative credentials, or passwords from the default setting to something personal so strangers cannot access your network.