HomeHack vulnerability could allow your LG robot vacuum to spy on you

Researchers at threat prevention specialist Check Point have uncovered a vulnerability which could allow hackers to gain control of the LG Hom-Bot robot vacuum cleaner's video camera. The camera normally sends live video to the associated LG SmartThinQ app as part of its HomeGuard Security feature. Once in control of a specific user's LG account, any LG device or appliance associated with that account could be controlled by the attacker -- including the robot vacuum cleaner, refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers, and air conditioners. Dubbed HomeHack, the vulnerability in the SmartThinQ mobile app enabled Check Point's researchers to… [Continue Reading]