vulnerabilities

Security experts find major vulnerabilities in Amazon Alexa that lets hackers control the device

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Amazon has released a child-friendly feature for its Alexa smart assistant called FreeTime. Once activated, the device will answer questions on sensitive topics differently to palm-off curious children. Alexa changes its answers to questions poised by all members of the household once the feature is turned on, regardless of age.  ALEXA, WHERE DO BABIES COME … Read more

Over one BILLION Android phones may be at risk of 400 ‘Achilles’ vulnerabilities

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Security researches warn over one billion Android phones are at risk of becoming a spying tool for hackers. The team found 400 vulnerabilities in Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips, which are staples in the smartphones. The flaws, collectively called ‘Achilles,’ lets cybercriminals access photos, videos, location data and other sensitive details on the handset. First uncovered by … Read more