Home digital security risks rise for Italian households

The attack surface for cyber threats has expanded beyond corporate servers to everyday environments such as homes, smartphones, and digital identities. In Italy, personal devices—including smart TVs, voice assistants, and connected appliances—are increasingly targeted by phishing, smishing, vishing and account‑theft attacks. A single compromised password can grant access to email, banking, e‑commerce and health portals, turning personal data into a valuable commodity for cybercriminals.

Experts recommend a set of practical defenses for families: enable multi‑factor authentication (MFA) on services like SPID, medical record portals and home banking; adopt passkeys or FIDO2 credentials where available; use a shared password manager with strong, unique passwords; keep devices updated and change default router passwords; regularly back up important files; and create a family digital‑emergency kit with recovery codes. By treating digital hygiene as a routine habit, households can substantially lower the risk of intrusion and financial loss.