Alexa, Siri, Google Smart Speakers Hacked Via Laser Beam

From threatpost.com

Smart voice assistants can be hijacked by attackers using lasers to send them remote, inaudible commands.

Researchers have discovered a new way to hack Alexa and Siri smart speakers merely by using a laser light beam. No physical access of the victims’ device, or owner interaction, is needed to launch the hack, which allows attackers to send voice assistants inaudible commands such as unlocking doors.

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