Researchers discover huge security holes in Amazon s skills for Alexa
Get the Full StoryYou might want to place a moratorium on using Alexa s skills until Amazon can sort out some gaping privacy holes in its third-party access. According to a study published today by a team of researchers from North Carolina State University, your personal data including, potentially, your banking information and contact lists could be at risk if you ve installed any third-party skills from the Alexa skills marketplace. First things first: Skills are Alexa s versions of apps. They re useful for everything from controlling third-party hardware gadgets such as smart lights or smart thermostats to logging in to your bank account using This story continues at The Next WebOr just read more coverage about: Security,AmazonShare: