[CT-NFB] Amazon Echo and privacy concerns

[Elizabeth Rival]

                                Hi all, yes, I also saw this and am investigating with tech help from my daughter. She says not to panic if you have password security. More news to follow for all users. Beth 

 

From: ngrice5456 at aol.com <ngrice5456 at aol.com> 
Sent: Monday, June 07, 2021 9:11 PM
To: erival at comcast.net
Subject: Amazon Echo and privacy concerns

 

Hi Beth, 

 

I saw a story on the news tonight about Amazon Alexa devices becoming public hot spots so people could potentially hack into your Alexa device. Not sure if you had seen this. Apparently you have to opt out and it starts tomorrow. Here's the story from two TV channels:

 

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/ag-warns-amazon-to-automatically-connect-smart-home-devices-to-shared-network/2503465/

 

https://www.wfsb.com/news/your-amazon-devices-will-essentially-become-public-wifi-hotspots-if-you-dont-disable-this-option/article_400d18bc-c79c-11eb-8656-775966e0e603.html?block_id=994091

 

Sincerely, 

Noreen

 

 

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