20. Carl Johan Ekelund - Live from TechHeads: Alexa, Are You Spying on Us? IoT Security Talk

The Internet of Things (IoT) has seamlessly integrated into our lives—your watch tracks your steps, your coffee maker anticipates your mornings, and even hotel breakfast tablets seem smarter than ever. But with this convenience comes a crucial question: How safe are these smart devices really? Could your IoT gadgets be spying on you or exposing your private life to strangers?

In this live-recorded episode from TechHeads 2024, we team up with Carl Johan Ekelund, a cybersecurity expert at Atea, to uncover the darker side of IoT. From hacked smart home devices to stolen personal data, we dive into chilling real-world cases, discussing everything from the terrifying ways stalkers have exploited IoT technology to how hackers used a smart aquarium as a gateway to exfiltrate data from a casino.

But don’t worry—it’s not all bad news. Carl Johan also shares practical, actionable tips to help you protect yourself and your tech.

Ready to uncover the truth? Alexa… are you spying on us?

We talk about:

Stalked within your own home': Woman says abusive ex used smart home technology against her: https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/tech-abuse-domestic-abuse-technology-marketplace-1.4864443

Criminals Hacked A Fish Tank To Steal Data From A Casino: https://www.forbes.com/sites/leemathews/2017/07/27/criminals-hacked-a-fish-tank-to-steal-data-from-a-casino/

Polisen efter larmet: ”Vi slet ut kabeln till internet”: https://www.dn.se/nyheter/polisen-efter-larmet-vi-slet-ut-kabeln-till-internet/ (betalvägg)

People’s Republic of China-Linked Actors Compromise Routers and IoT Devices for Botnet Operations: https://media.defense.gov/2024/Sep/18/2003547016/-1/-1/0/CSA-PRC-LINKED-ACTORS-BOTNET.PDF

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