Comcast fixes voice remote vulnerability that could be exploited by drive-by-hackers

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“Nothing is more important than keeping our customers safe and secure, and we appreciate Guardicore for bringing this issue to our attention,” according to the cable giant.

Pandemic increases the risk of hacking

This year Americans have been getting warnings that our IoT devices might be spying on us. Many common electronics are highly vulnerable to hacking or even allowing open access to the technology provider.

Interpol warned that during the coronavirus pandemic there is an increased number of hack attacks around the world. 

The FBI issued several advisories and warns that “hackers can use an innocent device to do a virtual drive-by of your digital life.” 

Since the pandemic, our homes are often being used as offices. Hacking private citizens at home is now more likely to compromise trade or company secrets. According to Microsoft, “the first half of 2020 saw an approximate 35% increase in total IoT attack volume compared to the second half of 2019.”

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