We have fallen in love with the Internet of Things. Thanks to the latest tech our everyday duties become less of a chore, and entertainment brings more joy than ever. In places where we see how our daily lives could be improved by technology, others see their chance. Chance to make money and gain valuable information. Your house has more open windows than you may be aware of. That’s why a device called Akita was created.
What is Akita and How Does It Work
This tiny and futuristic looking gadget effectively protects your home network. Connecting it to a LAN port in your router allows functions like: protection of home devices, preventing attacks, blocking malware and supporting the Internet of Things. The Creators boast about Akita’s innovativeness and its non-invasive way of operating (Akita doesn’t use DPI – Deep Packet Inspection). They also guarantee that buyers will get help by professionals from the Axius company.
The way in which Akita works can be divided into 3 parts. First: the device is scanning the web and the activity of all devices in it. Next, when any potential dangers are discovered, Akita instantly blocks them and then finally: notifies the owner. The app used in the communication is available on Android and iOS systems.
Akita has some additional advantages like an easy installation process (plug&play) and free updates (at the moment available only for Kickstarter backers), thanks to which the protection becomes stronger and optimized for our daily routines.
Do We Really Need This in Our Lives?
A hacker attack on your fridge? Until recently it would sound absurd and that how it’s been for a long time. Nowadays though, when latest devices collect more and more information about our lives, it slowly stops to be just an imaginary danger. The creators of Akita’s campaign state that the number of attacks targeting homes grows with each passing year (50% rise during last 6 months). They also quote professional media warning people about insufficient protection and effects of someone unwanted breaching into our home network. This is enough to make potential customers interested.
The price is also quite the bargain. People can buy Akita on Kickstarter for just 89 USD or 70 in the Early Bird option. In retail the price will go up to 139 USD.
What’s Next
Akita is a prime example of straightforward and well conducted crowdfunding campaign. The news quickly reached the media (Android Central, Geeky Gadgests), and the device itself became a hot topic. We all want to feel safe and don’t want any compromises in this matter. Many bakers got additionally tempted by a stream of free updates, a month of free technical support and low pricing.
Akita is going to start production in February 2018. First units will ship in July. What do you think? Is this the beginning of a new trend in cybersecurity?
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