Original title: the nest camera in the American couple's home suddenly speaks, and it's useless to change the password
On September 29, thanks to smart displays, smart cameras, thermostats, smart doorbells and other devices, our house is becoming more and more intelligent. These smart home devices not only make our life simpler, but also make us feel safer at home. But what if a gadget that should have made you feel safe makes you afraid and insecure?
According to fox6news, a couple in Milwaukee, Wisconsin recently found that suspected hackers had invaded their smart home and controlled their smart home products. It is reported that on September 17, Samantha Westmoreland returned home and found that her smart thermostat was adjusted to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). At that time, she just thought it was a small fault, so she adjusted the thermostat to room temperature, but the temperature was still rising.
Soon after, the nest surveillance camera at home suddenly began to talk to them and play vulgar music. She then unplugged the camera and made it face the ceiling. After that, the couple changed the passwords of three devices, but the problem still exists. Finally, they contacted their Internet service provider and changed their network ID. The couple believed that someone had invaded their Wi Fi network and nest camera.
Samantha Westmoreland said: 'these devices should make me feel safe, but I don't feel safe.'
However, this is not an isolated incident. In January, a hacker invaded the nest security system of a family in ilironis and abused the couple at home.