Internet of Things: Google’s Nest hacked into "full-fledged" spy gizmo

Yet another “connected” device was outed as a potential spy this week – as researchers showed how Google’s Nest thermostat could be turned into a “fully-fledged spying device”.

Tom’s hardware acknowledged that Nest, designed by Tony Fadelll, a product expert known as “the father of the IPod” is among the more secure connected devices – but said that physical access could turn it into a spy device which could inform attackers of when you were home – and provide access to the home Wi-Fi credentials.

Internet of Things: Google’s Nest hacked into "full-fledged" spy gizmo