Security researchers evaluated the smart Nest Thermostat, now owned by Google, and observed that despite the tough security measures available for the device, it can be easily compromised in 15 seconds through its USB connection.
By leveraging the control over the smart device, a potential attacker can achieve access to sensitive information, and ultimately, gain access to all the devices connected to the home network.
Nest hardware pieces are designed to control the air-conditioning unit, b…
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