Source: https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/12/21013530/ring-security-camera-hack-children-bedroom-microphone

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  1. In 2018, a hacker gained access to a smart thermostat in a North Carolina family’s home and raised the temperature to 90 degrees, causing the family to wake up sweating in the middle of the night.

Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hackers-targeting-smart-homes-could-have-devastating-impact/

  1. In 2017, a hacker gained access to a smart home in Texas and used the home’s voice assistant to play vulgar music and make inappropriate comments.

Source: https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/31/16070864/smart-home-hack-vulgar-music-creepy-voices

  1. In 2020, a hacker gained access to a Nest camera in a Florida family’s home and spoke to the family through the camera’s microphone. The hacker also played eerie music and asked the family to subscribe to a YouTube channel.

Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-family-s-nest-camera-hacked-into-play-disturbing-music-n1129606

  1. In 2016, a hacker gained access to a smart home in California and used the home’s smart devices to launch a DDoS attack on a website. The hacker had gained access to the home’s smart devices by hacking into the homeowner’s Wi-Fi network, and then used the devices to flood the website with traffic, causing it to crash.

Source: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3132454/hacker-shows-how-easy-it-is-to-take-over-a-poorly-secured-smart-home.html

These incidents demonstrate the potential risks of smart home technology and highlight the importance of taking steps to secure your devices and network. By following best practices such as using strong passwords, keeping firmware up-to-date, and limiting device exposure, you can help prevent similar attacks from happening in your home.