Over the past two years, Ring has faced near-constant (and usually deserved) criticism for its security and police partnership policies, which facilitated video sharing between video doorbell owners and criminal investigators without the use of warrants. In response, Ring systematically improved its security, most notably requiring two-factor authentication for user log-in and implementing end-to-end video encryption, to make their devices more resistant to hackers.
For an "expert" device, the Kensington Expert Wireless looks and feels quite simple. The roughly rectangular block, measuring 2.7 by 5.1 by 5.8 inches (HWD, including the ball), has four large, triangular click panels that frame the hemisphere crater in which the ball sits. The panels are loud and frankly a bit springier than what you find in most mice; it's mostly a non-issue, but can occasionally become a distraction.
Expert Opinion: Amazon Ring Two-factor Authentication
A good password manager is the first step to online security, but not the last. When two-factor authentication (2FA) is available, you should use that with your online accounts, too. While the most familiar form of 2FA is a one-time-use code texted to your phone, the most secure version is a physical security key that serves that purpose instead. With a security key, nobody can get into the accounts where you set it up unless they have both your password and physical access to the key. The Yubico Security Key, which is available for both USB-A and USB-C ports, has the best combination of compatibility, usability, and security of any key we tested.
Multi-factor authentication works by requiring the presentation of multiple layers of evidence, or factors, before allowing access to an account. What the factors are can vary, but they generally fit into one of three categories:
If you lose your security key you may be unable to log into any accounts that require it. This is why we recommend registering two keys, a primary and a backup. Some services may also require another backup method, like an app, text message, or email authentication.
"Customer trust is important to us, and we take the security of our devices and service extremely seriously. As a precaution, we highly encourage all Ring users to follow security best practices to ensure your Ring account stays secure," it said. To be clear, a user who decides to use a unique password on their Ring device and two-factor authentication is going to be safer than one who is reusing previously hacked credentials from another website. But rather than implementing its own safeguards, Ring is putting this onus on users to deploy security best practices; time and time again we've seen that people using mass-market consumer devices aren't going to know or implement robust security measures at all times.
What security features should consumers look for? Ask some questions before you buy. Does the product encrypt your data? If it doesn't, look for another product. Can you change the default password to one that's difficult to guess? I've seen cases in which you can't. Will the device update itself automatically with the latest privacy and security patches, or is it on you to do that? And is two-factor authentication an option? Check out the strength of a company's customer service, too. One way to do that is to look up its social media accounts. Is the company responsive to users who are having problems?
Alice ends by saying 'This is really important. If you're buying a doorbell, go for a reputable brand. Change your password, you must change your password. Install updates and all importantly enable the two-factor authentication.'
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Ring has placed the blame for these incidents on the device owners themselves, saying they failed to adopt unique passwords or make use of the two-factor authentication security feature offered by the company. Ring otherwise says its devices are helping to curb crime in neighborhoods by dissuading package thieves and would-be burglars.// 2ff7e9595c
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