New Delhi, Dec. 5 -- The dream of a truly smart home, where your ceiling fan adjusts automatically and lights turn on as you enter a room, is becoming a reality for many of us. But as we bring home shiny new smart plugs, security cameras, and speakers, a scary thought often creeps in: What if someone hacks my home, because its all connected to the Wi-Fi now?

You might have heard those frightening international headlines about cameras being compromised. Before you panic and disconnect your Wi-Fi, let us tell you that the highly targeted, Ocean's 11-style smart home hacking is incredibly rare. The real threats are simpler, automated, and thankfully, very easy to prevent. Let's break down the actual risks and the simple steps you can take t...