Check Point also detailed how an attacker could get the device’s entire voice history, which could expose banking information, home addresses or phone numbers, as all interactions with the device are recorded.
“We appreciate the work of independent researchers like Check Point who bring potential issues to us. We fixed this issue soon after it was brought to our attention, and we continue to further strengthen our systems,” according to the statement. “We are not aware of any cases of this vulnerability being used against our customers or of any customer information being exposed.”
To ensure Alexa devices are secure, Check Point recommends that users avoid unfamiliar apps, think twice before sharing information with a smart speaker and conduct research on any downloaded apps, a company spokesperson wrote in an email to Newsweek.
