Amazon Echo and Google Home owners spied on by apps
Amazon Echo and Google Home speakers have been compromised by apps modified to spy on users after being approved by the technology companies.
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Amazon Echo and Google Home speakers have been compromised by apps modified to spy on users after being approved by the technology companies.
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