Episode 897 - IoT Strikes Again - Swatting Attacks Using Smart Home Devices

<p>Swatting attacks are a dangerous trend with malicious agents. Making hoax calls to send police to a residence under the impression there is an immediate threat to life. Now hackers are hijacking smart home devices to aid them in this cruel joke. This episode talks about how this is happening and what you can do to protect yourself.</p> <p>Be aware, be safe.</p> <p>Vurb - <a href= "https://vurbl.com/station/6xrtr5zpaMB/">https://vurbl.com/station/6xrtr5zpaMB/</a></p> <p>Primary Partner - <a href= "https://wehackpurple.com/">WeHackPurple.com</a></p> <p>Become A Patron! <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/SecurityInFive">Patreon Page</a></p> <p>*** Support the podcast with a cup of coffee *** - <a href= "https://www.ko-fi.com/securityinfive">Ko-Fi Security In Five</a></p> <p>—————— Where you can find Security In Five ——————</p> <p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/SecurityInFive">Security In Five Reddit Channel r/SecurityInFive</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.binaryblogger.com/">Binary Blogger Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://securityinfive.com/">Security In Five Website</a></p> <p><a href="http://securityinfive.libsyn.com">Security In Five Podcast Page</a> - <a href= "http://securityinfive.libsyn.com/rss">Podcast RSS</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.twitter.com/securityinfive">Twitter @securityinfive</a></p> <p><a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/security-in-five-podcast/id1247135894?mt=2"> iTunes</a>, <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-dqYRtjxA57v3Qt3hpNkg">YouTube</a>, <a href= "https://beta.tunein.com/radio/Security-In-Five-p1017373/">TuneIn</a>, <a href= "https://www.iheart.com/podcast/security-in-five-podcast-28419123/"> iHeartRadio</a>, <a href= "%E2%80%9Chttps:/open.spotify.com/show/4WK2SDAIdNg5Ay98bXIIHB""> Spotify</a>, <a href= "https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/binary-blogger/security-in-five?refid=stpr"> Stitcher</a></p> <p>Email - <a href= "mailto:bblogger@protonmail.com">bblogger@protonmail.com</a></p>