Google’s Nest security warning after researchers show off 60-second hack

Google’s Nest thermostat can be hacked in under a minute, according to a blog post and video posted by GTV Hacker. The hack, to be demonstrated in public at this year’s Def Con conference in August, would allow attackers complete control over the device and access to the user’s home network.

Nest, purchased by Google for $3.2 billion, is a “smart” thermostat which can be controlled via smartphone app, and which can connect to other devices including smoke alarms around the home.

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