Comment Re:Rule your network or be abused (Score 1) 59
Humanity is a hostile environment. Always has been.
Mastering what you own is educational fun so there's every reason to learn.
They are already coming for your router as well.
Pretty soon you'll have to use a pre-approved firmware that you cannot change any settings.
Look at how internet access is changing. Xfinity already has a locked down router that forces an open wifi connection that can be shared with others. I'm sure it will let TVs send data through there (if they pay comcast).
Even if you hack and lock everything down, your neighbor could get one or they'll put in a cell module and send data that way. Cars all have built in cell that sends all your driving and usage data.