Researchers have discovered that Amazon Echo smart speakers can be tricked into unlocking doors, making phone calls, and purchasing items via self-issued commands. In short, the devices hack themselves through an attack nicknamed “Alexa vs. Alexa.”
Ars Technica reports that researchers have developed a new method to take control of Amazon Echo smart speakers. The attack uses the device’s speaker to issue voice commands that can perform a number of actions such as unlocking doors, making phone calls, purchasing items, and controlling smart appliances.
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Ars Technica reports that researchers have developed a new method to take control of Amazon Echo smart speakers. The attack uses the device’s speaker to issue voice commands that can perform a number of actions such as unlocking doors, making phone calls, purchasing items, and controlling smart appliances.
'Alexa vs. Alexa:' Hackers Can Trick Amazon Echo Devices into Hacking Themselves
Researchers have discovered that Amazon Echo smart speakers can be tricked into unlocking doors, making phone calls, and purchasing items via self-issued commands. In short, the devices hack themselves through an attack nicknamed "Alexa vs. Alexa."
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