Security pros warn that this 1 common smart gadget can give hackers secret digital access to your home

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Robot vacuums might be saving you time, but security experts say they can leave your home open to hackers who can gain access to your floor plans, private footage, and sensitive household data.

In this guide, cybersecurity experts share three easy ways to secure your robot vacuum, plus insights about what your device might be quietly collecting behind the scenes.