Researchers recently discovered the ‘WarezTheRemote’ attack, which affects Comcast’s XR11 voice remote control. This security flaw allows cyber attackers to remotely snoop in on victims’ private conversations was is found to stem from an unexpected device, their TV remotes. Huh?
The flaw stems from Comcast’s XR11, a popular voice-activated remote control for cable TV, which has more than 18 million units deployed across the US. The remote enables users to say the channel or content they want
