Category Archives: google home

Nord VPN Security Incident, Smart Speaker Phishing, Apple iOS 13 Privacy Features

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You’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston. In episode 92 for October 28th 2019: Details on the Nord VPN security incident, using Amazon Echo and Go… Continue reading Nord VPN Security Incident, Smart Speaker Phishing, Apple iOS 13 Privacy Features→

Smashing Security #151: Frankly, sometimes paying the ransom is a good idea

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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→

Alexa and Google Home phishing apps demonstrated by researchers

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The researchers’ “Smart Spies” apps showed how Amazon Alexa and Google Home users could be exposed to vishing and eavesdropping. Continue reading Alexa and Google Home phishing apps demonstrated by researchers→

No ‘Silver Bullet’ Fix for Alexa, Google Smart Speaker Hacks

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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→

Alexa and Google Home devices can be exploited to eavesdrop on users, phish passwords

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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→

Google Assistant Audio Privacy Controls Updated After Outcry

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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→

Google’s Next-Gen WiFi Router Will Reportedly Feature Assistant Speakers, New Design

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It’s been a while since Google launched the first version of the Google WiFi router. The next-gen Nest WiFi router will feature Assistant support, and work with the older Google WiFi hardware.
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