High-tech gifts are meant to make our lives easier, but you might want to know about some hidden dangers before buying the latest gadget.

Bree Fowler, the technology editor at Consumer Reports, says any devices with limited code, security, and processing power can be easily hackable.

“There is a chance maybe someone can hack my crockpot and empty my bank account,” she says.

Fowler points to video baby monitors as an example.

“There are feeds online, on the dark net, where you can see just dozens of baby monitors in feeds,” she says.

Here are some tips for protecting your family while giving high tech gifts: