Are Wi-Fi baby monitors safe from hacking?

Security is the single most-cited concern in specialist parenting communities. High-trust subreddit threads we read document at least one real account of an Owlet Wi-Fi monitor being compromised, and many parents specifically choose no-Wi-Fi FHSS monitors (like the GoodBaby and HelloBaby units here) to eliminate the attack surface entirely. If you buy Wi-Fi, reviewers stress using a strong, unique password and keeping firmware updated.