Internet of Things devices are meant to make our life easier by automating daily tasks or filling gaps with information that helps us make better decisions. But the flip side of the coin is the flow of our personal data to service providers and their partners. A recent study by researchers at Northeastern University and the Imperial College London highlights this security risk of many IoT devices. The observations stem from analyzing 81 devices from various categories: nanny monitors, doorbell cameras, and smart TVs and appliances. Most of the devices in the study leaked, passed on, or contacted third parties.”]
Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/iot-devices-leak-data-third-parties-study-reveals/