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March 9, 2017

‘Smart' devices are dumb when it comes to security

  • How safe are your connected devices? Experts say tread carefully, but don't freak out.
    • By MAE ANDERSON and BARBARA ORTUTAY
    AP Technology Writers

    NEW YORK — These days, it's possible to use your phone — and sometimes just your voice — to control everything from your TV to your lights, your thermostat and shades, even your car or medical device. (At least, once you have gadgets that can listen.)

    But the WikiLeaks allegation that the CIA commandeered some Samsung smart TVs as listening devices is a reminder that inviting the “Internet of Things” into your home comes with some risk.


     
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