Researchers Demonstrate How Inaudible Audio Commands in Podcasts and Videos Can Hijack AI Voice Assistants
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Summary
Researchers have demonstrated a new cybersecurity threat where hackers can embed inaudible sounds into podcasts, YouTube videos, or other audio content to hijack AI voice assistants like smart speakers and phones. These hidden audio commands can give cybercriminals access to personal data, including private photos and bank accounts, by exploiting vulnerabilities in voice-activated AI systems. The research highlights a growing security concern as AI assistants become more integrated into daily life and connected to sensitive personal information.
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· 3 pulledIt sounds like an also-ran episode of 'Black Mirror,' but it's exactly what researchers have shown is possible in new research
Hackers have embedded inaudible sounds in it, designed to hijack your smart speaker or phone's AI assistant
The cybercriminals can now access your private photos, bank accounts, or any other personal information you've hooked up to your AI system
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