OREANDA-NEWS  Residents of smart homes in Russia are not threatened by hacker attacks on elevators. The likelihood of cyber interference in the digital systems of residential buildings in a conversation with the newspaper.Ru" was appreciated by Nikolay Fomin, Technical Director of MTS' IT department.

The risks of hijacking elevators or access systems in smart homes are minimal, according to the expert. All possible cyber risks, as Fomin explained, were initially taken into account in the state standard. Provided that the developer turns to reliable suppliers of hardware and software, any threats of hacker attacks will be neutralized.

"Developers and operators create a closed and secure network circuit, dividing it into segments and restricting access from the outside via Wi-Fi or a physical connection. This significantly reduces the likelihood of unavailability of services or equipment failure," the source said. In addition, IT products are carefully checked for vulnerabilities, which significantly reduces the likelihood of serious failures, Fomin added.

However, in the case of smart apartments, the responsibility for the security of the systems lies with the owner. Fomin strongly recommends that the owners of such housing update the firmware and software of their devices in a timely manner. You also need to use complex and unique passwords to log in and avoid using unverified Wi-Fi networks. For smart devices, it is best to create a separate home network — this will limit access to the equipment to unauthorized persons.

Earlier, Russians called the smart home system one of the components of an ideal apartment. The majority of respondents, describing their dream home, mention interiors in a minimalistic design and calm colors, as well as a large number of storage spaces.