Beware the dangers of smart homes

In Google's case, a Belgian news site reported it had obtained samples of audio conversations between users and their virtual assistant software from a contract worker - a breach of privacy. PHOTO: GOOGLE
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It is a recurring nightmare for technology professionals.

A database server exposed online without a password, open to anyone, including hackers trawling the Internet for vulnerabilities.

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