A new problem for Peloton owners: Hacks

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A new problem for Peloton owners: Hacks
June 16, 2021
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/16/tech/peloton-bike-plus-hack/index.html

Peloton users are being warned of a new security threat relating to the touchscreen on their Bike+ that could potentially be controlled by hackers.

In a report released Wednesday, cybersecurity company McAfee discovered a vulnerability that allows hackers to access Peloton's bike screen and potentially spy on riders using its microphone and camera. However, the threat most likely affects only the $2,495 bike used in public spaces, such as in hotels or gyms, because the hacker needs to physically access the screen using a USB drive containing a malicious code.
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According to McAfee's Advanced Threat Research team, a hacker can discreetly control the stationary bike's screen remotely and interfere with its operating system. That means hackers could, for example, install apps that look like Netflix or Spotify and steal the users' log-in information.

Perhaps more alarmingly, the cybersecurity team was able spy on users via the camera and microphone, which is normally used for video chats with other users.
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McAfee said it pored over Peloton's software with a "critical eye" to find vulnerabilities and warn users. The two companies worked together to "responsibly develop and issue a patch."
Peloton (PTON) released a mandatory software update that fixes the issue to users earlier this month.

This report marks the second security concern for Peloton in two months.
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McAfee: Is Your Peloton Spinning Up Malware?

Picture this: A hacker enters a gym or fitness center with a Peloton Bike+. They insert a tiny USB key with a boot image file containing malicious code that grants them remote root access. Since the attacker doesn’t need to factory unlock the bike to load the modified image, there is no sign that it was tampered with. With their newfound access, the hacker interferes with the Peloton’s operating system and now has the ability to install and run any programs, modify files, or set up remote backdoor access over the internet.
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