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From voice assistant hacks to insider threats, Threatpost editors break down this week’s biggest news. Continue reading News Wrap: Voice Assistant Laser Hack, Twitter Insider Threats, Data Breach Fine Fails
A team of cybersecurity researchers has discovered a clever technique to remotely inject inaudible and invisible commands into voice-controlled devices — all just by shining a laser at the targeted device instead of using spoken words.
Dubbed ‘Light C… Continue reading Hackers Can Silently Control Your Google Home, Alexa, Siri With Laser Light
Smart voice assistants can be hijacked by attackers using lasers to send them remote, inaudible commands. Continue reading Alexa, Siri, Google Smart Speakers Hacked Via Laser Beam
Remember how the City of Baltimore was badly hit by ransomware earlier this year? Turns out that wasn’t the end of their problems. Also, Carole takes a look at how smart speakers can be hacked to trick you into giving criminals your passwords or … Continue reading Smashing Security #151: Frankly, sometimes paying the ransom is a good idea
Karsten Nohl, who was behind this week’s research that outlined new eavesdropping hacks for Alexa and Google Home, says that privacy for smart home assistants still has a ways to go. Continue reading No ‘Silver Bullet’ Fix for Alexa, Google Smart Speaker Hacks
Researchers have shown just how easy it is for third-parties to exploit the so-called “smart” speakers that many home owners have purchased to eavesdrop on conversations and even steal passwords and credit card details.
Read more in my arti… Continue reading Alexa and Google Home devices can be exploited to eavesdrop on users, phish passwords
Each year, Amazon announces a tsunami of new Alexa-powered products. And each year, Google counters with … what?
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The internet of things (IoT) has resulted in integrated workplaces and homes as smart thermostats, washing machines, security systems and wearable tech devices mean technology is making our lives even easier. However, data from the Internet Crime Comp… Continue reading The Trouble With IoT Technology
With antitrust regulators breathing down its neck, Amazon has extended an olive branch to other makers of digital personal assistants.
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Google is tightening its privacy controls over its Google Assistant voice assistant after a report earlier this year found that it was eavesdropping on user conversations. Continue reading Google Assistant Audio Privacy Controls Updated After Outcry