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ssspiral t1_j27udpl wrote

correct me if i’m wrong but doesn’t this have more to do with the individuals wifi security rather than the device itself? or is there some kind of weakness they’re able to exploit in these?

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PitfallPerry t1_j280jo8 wrote

The researcher outlines that the exploit uses deauth packets to get the device to enter setup mode because the attacker expressly does not have the Wi-Fi password. But it’s a fair question to ask.

“1. The attacker wishes to spy on the victim within wireless proximity of the Google Home (but does NOT have the victim's Wi-Fi password).”

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