Alexa, Google Assistant-powered smart speakers could be used to trick you into divulging personal info
Too many privacy issues regarding voice assistants have come to light in the past few months. As per a new report by ZDnet, it was revealed that smart speakers that come with Alexa and Google assistant support have a loophole which attackers can use to their advantage. The report revealed that by using specific code at different locations inside the backend of Google Home or the Alexa app, they can customise how long can the assistant remains active after the user asks for a query. After a few minutes, the assistant will ask you to allow it to make an update in the smart speakers by “confirming the password or giving their email ID or any other personal data”. The report further revealed that when Google was asked about the issues, the company stated that it wanted Home assistant owners to be aware of the fact that their devices never ask for any personal information like password and that its staff is reportedly reviewing the actions of all third-party apps.
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