Researchers this week disclosed new ways that attackers can exploit Alexa and Google Home smart speakers to spy on users. The hacks rely on the abuse of skills, or apps for voice assistants, allow bad actors to eavesdrop on users and trick them into telling them their passwords over the smart assistant devices. When it comes to smart speakers, there s no silver bullet for protecting the privacy and security of data, said Karsten Nohl, managing director at Security Research Labs.
Source: https://threatpost.com/no-silver-bullet-fix-for-alexa-google-smart-speaker-hacks/149427/