New Study: Big Boss in your home? Alexa and Google Home raise privacy alarms

Smart home devices, while promising comfort and ease, can pose a significant threat to user privacy. A recent study conducted by Surfshark’s research hub has unveiled alarming revelations about the data collection practices of smart home devices including Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home, security camera apps, and household appliance apps.

According to the study, Amazon’s Alexa leads in data collection among smart home devices, capturing 28 out of 32 possible data points.