How Smart Pond Controllers Became Hacker Targets (And What You Can Do About It)
Disconnect your smart pond controller from the internet when you’re not actively monitoring it—think of it like locking your front door when you leave home. Your automated filtration system, LED lighting controls, and water quality sensors create convenient digital access points, but they also become gateways for hackers if left unprotected.
Change the default password on every connected device in your pond setup immediately. Most smart controllers ship with passwords like “admin123” or “password”—combinations that take hackers mere seconds to crack. Create unique passwords with at least 12 …










