Credit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 10:42:04 +0000
This episode brings you stories of Amazon Alexa, a UK government BCC error, and so-called smart-car apps with hard-coded passwords.
Read moreCredit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:42:29 +0000
 |
|
| A roundup of news stories from April 8–4, including Baldr, medical management apps, an Android password stealer, and new sextortion scams.
Categories: Tags: alexaamazonBaldrchinafacebookfake newsInstagrampersonal informationsecuritysextortion scamsvpnweek |
The post A week in security (April 8 – 14) appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read moreCredit to Author: Igor Kuksov| Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 10:58:47 +0000
We explain how ultrasound and audio recordings hidden in background noise can be used to control voice assistants.
Read moreCredit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2018 11:30:58 +0000
In this edition of the Kaspersky Lab podcast, we discuss smart locks locking people out, Alexa playing doctor, and more.
Read moreCredit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 20:24:44 +0000
 |
|
| Smart assistants are programmed to eavesdrop on you in order to await commands. Sometimes they’re dangerous, and other times downright hilarious. What’s the real value in these devices?
Categories: Tags: alexaassistantcortanadigitaleavesdroppingGooglePieter Arntzsirivirtual |
The post What’s the real value—and danger—of smart assistants? appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.
Read moreCredit to Author: Yaroslava Ryabova| Date: Fri, 25 May 2018 08:24:59 +0000
Advertising in voice assistants is coming soon. We examine how it will use personal data and what you can do about it.
Read moreCredit to Author: Jeffrey Esposito| Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 12:23:48 +0000
In this week’s edition of Kaspersky Lab’s podcast, Jeff and Dave discuss Alexa ads and helping police, Intel’s “meltdown,” and more.
Read more
Credit to Author: Louise Matsakis| Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 19:04:22 +0000
The ironic name choice underscores the fact that people are already concerned smart speakers are listening to their conversations.
Read more
Credit to Author: Ankita Rao| Date: Wed, 04 Oct 2017 14:51:14 +0000
Amazon is courting the Indian market more than ever.
Read more
Credit to Author: Frank White| Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:00:00 +0000
Two distinct visions for the future of AI are emerging.
Read moreCredit to Author: Brian Barrett| Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:00:59 +0000
Amazon put Alexa inside a camera—one that could know more about you than you realize. The post Amazon’s ‘Echo Look’ Could Snoop a Lot More Than Just Your Clothes appeared first on WIRED.
Read more