Amazon's decision to centralize Alexa voice request processing in the cloud, starting March 2025, amplifies privacy concerns around its devices. Coupled with security vulnerabilities in Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablets, trust in the credibility of Amazon's gadgets is waning. The article highlights other significant data breaches, such as the National Public Data breach affecting 2.9 billion individuals and the UnitedHealth ransomware attack. Additionally, the ongoing Salt Typhoon cyberattacks, linked to Chinese espionage, have compromised US telecommunications networks, including communications of high-ranking officials, further underscoring the risks to personal data.
"Starting March 28, 2025, Amazon will remove the option to process Alexa voice requests locally on certain Echo devices, sending all voice recordings to the cloud instead."
"With security flaws in Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablets potentially allowing snooping on every Amazon device in your home, one must question the trustworthiness of Amazon gadgets."
"The National Public Data breach in 2024 exposed sensitive personal information of nearly 2.9 billion individuals, resulting in NPD's bankruptcy."
"The Salt Typhoon attacks compromised numerous US telecommunications networks, allowing unauthorized access to communications from high-ranking officials including President Trump and Vice President Harris."
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