An employee uses a gaming console at home and also uses the same console to access work email through a web browser. The employee wants to protect the console from unauthorized purchases and reduce the risk of account takeover. Which combination of actions should the employee take?

Use a strong password for the console account and disable the web browser on the console.

Set the console to auto-sign out after 5 minutes and use a complex password.

Enable two-factor authentication on the console account and set a PIN for purchases.

Enable guest mode on the console and require a password for every login.

Which of the following is a sign that an IoT device may be compromised?

Unusual network traffic originating from the device.

The device's LED indicator is green.

The device is running the latest firmware.

The device's password is strong and unique.

A user's smart lock is not responding to the mobile app, and the user notices that the lock's firmware was updated automatically a few days ago. The user also sees that the lock's battery level is low. The user is locked out of the house. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Reset the smart lock by removing the battery and reinserting it.

Contact the smart lock manufacturer's support hotline for assistance.

Use the mobile app to reboot the lock remotely.

Use the physical key override to enter the house, then replace the battery and check the firmware update status.

Which physical security measure helps prevent tampering with an IoT device?

Setting up two-factor authentication.

Placing the device in a locked enclosure.

Enabling firewall on the router.

A user's smart TV suddenly starts changing channels on its own and the volume adjusts without anyone touching the remote. The TV's voice assistant is enabled and the user has not updated the TV's firmware in over a year. What is the most appropriate immediate response?

Disconnect the TV from the internet and perform a factory reset.

Update the TV's firmware to the latest version.

Disable the voice assistant feature on the TV.

Change the Wi-Fi password and reconnect the TV.

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An employee uses a gaming console at home and also uses the same console to access work email through a web browser. The employee wants to protect the console from unauthorized purchases and reduce the risk of account takeover. Which combination of actions should the employee take?
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Which of the following is a sign that an IoT device may be compromised?
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A user's smart lock is not responding to the mobile app, and the user notices that the lock's firmware was updated automatically a few days ago. The user also sees that the lock's battery level is low. The user is locked out of the house. What is the most appropriate immediate action?
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Which physical security measure helps prevent tampering with an IoT device?
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30application · medium
A user's smart TV suddenly starts changing channels on its own and the volume adjusts without anyone touching the remote. The TV's voice assistant is enabled and the user has not updated the TV's firmware in over a year. What is the most appropriate immediate response?
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