privacy invasion

Smart Home Devices Turn into ‘Life Spies’: How to Evict the ‘Invisible Guests’?

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Smart Home Devices Turn into 'Life Spies': How to Evict the 'Invisible Guests'?

The smart vacuum cleaner in your home works right under your nose, while the ‘invisible guest’ watches you through its built-in camera… Recently, a smart vacuum cleaner from a South Korean brand was reported to have security vulnerabilities, allowing hackers to remotely control it and invade personal privacy.Click the audio to learn more! Originally intended … Read more

Smart Appliances, Cameras, Door Locks… Beware! IoT Devices Are ‘Selling’ Your Privacy

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Smart Appliances, Cameras, Door Locks... Beware! IoT Devices Are 'Selling' Your Privacy

IntroductionAfter the “N Room” incident in South Korea, public concern over privacy breaches from surveillance devices has resurfaced. With the rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT), smart cameras and appliances are increasingly favored. However, some of these convenient IoT devices can also become the “eyes and ears” for criminals, forming a networked, chain-like … Read more