Security News

Amazon Echo, Google Home Vulnerable to BlueBorne Attacks
2017-11-15 16:06

Amazon Echo and Google Home devices are vulnerable to attacks exploiting a series of recently disclosed Bluetooth flaws dubbed “BlueBorne.” read more

Turning an Amazon Echo into an Eavesdropping Device (Schneier on Security)
2017-08-10 18:54

For once, the real story isn't as bad as it seems. A researcher has figured out how to install malware onto an Echo that causes it to stream audio back to a remote controller, but: The technique...

Week in review: MalwareTech arrested, hacking Amazon Echo (Help Net Security)
2017-08-07 01:45

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles and podcasts: US senators introduce bill to improve IoT security, protect researchers probing it The Internet of Things...

Hackers can turn Amazon Echo into a covert listening device (Help Net Security)
2017-08-01 17:53

New research released by MWR InfoSecurity reveals how attackers can compromise the Amazon Echo and turn it into a covert listening device, without affecting its overall functionality. Found to be...

Amazon Echo Could Become an Attacker's Listening Device (Security Week)
2017-08-01 12:32

The Amazon Echo is an always-listening device designed to play music, answer questions via the Alexa voice service, and control connected home devices such as WeMo, Hive and Nest. Now researchers...