Security Research Labs developed eight apps that masqueraded as horoscope checkers or random number generators. The apps triggered malicious actions based on action words like “stop,” while continuing to operate after users thought they had closed. Both Amazon and Google removed the malicious apps when presented with evidence of their capabilities. Each of the companies also said they have adjusted practices and policies to prevent similar apps from being added to their stores in the future. Researchers: “At this point, consumers have devices that record audio, and often video, in their pockets and homes””]
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/cloud/researchers-turn-alexa-and-google-home-into-credential-thieves