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Amazon has fixed a bug that allowed hackers to listen in on Alexa devices

Checkmarx was able to create a skill that allowed hackers to listen in on Echo devices and their users’ conversations. Amazon fixed the problem earlier this month, but the incident serves as a cautionary tale as our homes become more connected and voice assistant speakers become more common.

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