Smart speakers are gradually making itself a space in our homes. I have it, you probably have it, or you’re planning to get one to make your life a bit more seamless and hassle-free. However, as with any smart electronics, there is a never-ending security risk with these speakers sitting quietly at home waiting for your voice command. We saw human workers listening to Google Assistant conversations earlier this year and now, researchers have discovered a security flaw that allows hackers to issue commands to smart speakers using lasers.
If you’re interested to know more about how this trick works behind the scenes, check out the research paper here. Also, take a look at the below demonstration video where the researchers manage to open a garage door.
