Tuesday, August 25, 2015

NEWS - Hackers Steal Gmail Login Details From Samsung Smart Fridge

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Samsung RFSH8HMELBSR Smart Fridge

A breach discovered in the Samsung Smart Fridge has raised privacy concerns for internet security simply because it has fallen victim to a cyber attack which has exposed Google's gmail log in. At a very recent DEFCON Hacking Conference, a security firm known as Pen Test Partners exposed a particular flaw in the Smart Fridge that actually fails to validate SSL certificates. These failures inadvertently and unwittingly make "man-in-the-middle-attacks" possible. 

Ken Munro, Security Researcher at Pen Test Partners explained to THE UK REGISTER  precisely how it occurs:

"It appears to work the same way that any device running a Gmail calendar does. A logged-in user/owner of the calendar makes the updates and those changes are then seen or any device that a user can view the calendar on....while the SSL is in the place, the fridge fails to the validate the certificate. Hence, hackers who manage to access the network that the fridge is on (perhaps through a de-authentification and fake WiFi access point attack) can man-in-the-middle the fridge calendar client and steal Google login to credentials from their neighbors..."

Pedro Venda of Pen Test Partners described how they took on the challenge by expounding further on their BLOG

Samsung is currently investigating the matter. A representative stated: "protecting our consumer's privacy is our top priority and we work everyday to safeguard our valued Samsung users."

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10 comments:

  1. Dayum, do we really need smart technology screens everywhere? First the phones, then the TV's and now the fridges. It's just way too much technology so it ain't surprising if hackers are on the loose. They need to rethink this S@%T cos criminals will be watching you in the kitchen thru the damn fridge!!!!

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    1. Haha tellum!!!

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    2. Even the innocent baby monitor had a major hacking problem cos people could spy and watch every move. Private intimate moments were out there for the world to see! Hell no, don't need another spy tool cos I value my privacy.

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  2. I still would buy the fridge regardless

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  3. Nothing is safe anymore

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