This is the era of AI. Google and iOS are both providing "Hey Google" and "Alexa" support. It helps you in every matter. It is super convenient, helpful and magical. But stop, Google is always listening you, is it safe. Have you ever think about that.
Welcome to Threat Thursday, where we tackles the daily life threats we do not observe but they are really harmful. Today, we will discuss another which is smart home eavesdropping. The Google assistance which is always spying you.
In the age of AI, hackers do not need physical access to your devices. They can exploit week passwords on your accounts, crack passwords of unsecured WiFi to access devices on your network, exploit vulnerabilities in device and install malware that turns on your microphone. After gaining access to your devices, they can listen to private conversation, monitor your daily routines and habits and can steal personal information discussed in your home and use compromised devices to attack other systems on your network.
Researchers told that hackers can hack smart speakers and hear conversation in your rooms and a family in Portland having a tour, capturing their group photos, can be hacked their camera, hacker can speak to their children through the device. Compromised baby monitors have leaked information to public.
You can secure to your smart home assistance through changing default passwords immediately by using strong, unique passwords for all of your smart home devices, enable two factor authentication by adding extra security layer, create a separate guest network for your smart home devices to keep separate network from the main computers and phones. Regularly update your firmware because manufacturers often patch security vulnerabilities, always keep conscious to mute your microphone when you are not actively using.
You should be cautions when discussing financial information, sharing personal information details, having sensitive business conversation and any private family moments you want to keep private. It will prevent you to show your confidential information for which some hackers get interested.
Poll: How many smart devices you have in you home to communicate with your microphone?
a) 1-2 devices
b) 3-5 devices
c) Too many
d) None
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