Kaspersky : Examining the vulnerabilities of smart pet feeders

FanJ · Jun 20, 2023

A bowl full of security problems: Examining the vulnerabilities of smart pet feeders - 20 Jun 2023
https://securelist.com/smart-pet-feeder-vulnerabilities/110028/

In today’s interconnected world, more and more devices are being connected to the internet, including everyday household items like pet feeders that are becoming smart by virtue of this simple fact. However, as these devices become more sophisticated, they also become more vulnerable to cyberattacks. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the results of a vulnerability research study focused on a popular model of smart pet feeder. The findings of the study reveal a number of serious security issues, including the use of hard-coded credentials, and an insecure firmware update process
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Smart pet feeders: What they do
Smart pet feeders are internet-connected devices that dispense pre-set portions of food according to a pre-set schedule and allow you to monitor or communicate with your pet remotely. For the latter purpose they are often equipped with a microphone, speaker and camera.
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