Google Home and Echo apps just exposed a very dangerous security flaw
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GOOGLE Home and Echo were home to a very dangerous security flaw that could be exploited by apps to transform the smart speakers into always-recording microphones in your home. Here’s everything you need to know about the vulnerability.
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