Smart home devices, including robot vacuums and coffee machines, are emerging as potential targets for hackers aiming to steal cryptocurrency, according to experts from Beosin and Avast. These devices can serve as entry points into home networks, allowing attackers to access sensitive information such as passwords and mnemonic phrases. Notable incidents have involved hacked coffee machines and fish tanks used to exfiltrate data. To counter these threats, experts advise using strong passwords, setting up separate guest networks, and keeping device firmware updated.
Smart Home Devices Pose New Threat to Bitcoin Security
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