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8 ways to improve security on smart home devices

August 7, 2019 admin 2fa, Alexa, google home, Internet of Things, IoT, privacy, secure passwords, smart device, smart devices, smart home assistant

Credit to Author: Kayla Matthews| Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Smart home devices aren’t the most secure, but they do make life more convenient. How can those who’ve embraced smart home tech stay as secure as possible? Here are eight ways.

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Independent Krebs

Google to Fix Location Data Leak in Google Home, Chromecast

June 18, 2018 admin Craig Young, google, Google Chromecast, google home, Internet of Things, Intranet of Things, Latest Warnings, Tripwire

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 14:04:14 +0000

Google in the coming weeks is expected to fix a location privacy leak in two of its most popular consumer products. New research shows that Web sites can run a simple script in the background that collects precise location data on people who have a Google Home or Chromecast device installed anywhere on their local network.

Kaspersky Security

Burger King takes over Google Home

April 13, 2017 admin Burger King, google home, IoT, news, voice recognition, voice threats, Whopper

Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 15:36:24 +0000

Burger King exploits IoT Google Home in latest commercial.