paper on vulnerability and counter attack on alexa amazon
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amazon_echo_presentation.pptxAMAZON ECHO
What Does It Do?
Home Security
Alexa SmartHome
Lights
Locks
Security System
Garage Door
Thermostat
What Does It Do Cont.
Entertainment
Movies
Music
Trivia
Online Ordering
What Does It Do Cont.
Information
Weather
Google Searches
Calender
Automatic Bill Pay
Vulnerability
In computer security, vulnerability is a weakness which allows an attacker to reduce a system's information assurance.
Three elements intersect:
system susceptibility
attacker access to the flaw
attacker capability to exploit the flaw.
Weakness In Authentication/Authorization
Alexa cannot differentiate the voices.
It even reveals the bank details and personal information whoever asks it.
Security
stored in cloud
more ‘smart’ devices we surround ourselves, the more data is collected
First, information may be leaked and malicious hackers may use our smart devices to spy on Alexa.
Security Cont.
law enforcement and nation states will do the same
The integrity of the data is questionable.
extreme case, it’s possible for a malicious hacker to plant fabricated data on them.
Effects Of Vulnerability
It can be explained well with an example about the unknown order
And other one privacy about bank details.
Counterattack On Vulnerabilities
As the entire bank credentials are provided online, the primary of an individual is not secured.
The security measures regarding the credentials has to be taken into concern by not allowing all the users expect the owner to access to Alexa because the credentials are linked to online
Counterattack On Vulnerabilities
As the fact, that Alexa is connected to WLAN all the confidential details from other devices at home are linked to Alexa and through Alexa it is stored in cloud
There should be some firewalls provided to Alexa without getting into other devices and not pulling up the confidential from those devices and providing the personal firewall to Alexa alone.
Counterattack On Vulnerabilities
Is the voice recognition.
Alexa doesn’t provide voice recognition of owner alone.
It is required to have recognizing of voice of owner to give the details.
And as the online banking is linked with Alexa there should be some sought of code provided by owner to Alexa to make any billing confirmations.
Strengths Of Alexa
Simplicity
easy-to-use and flexible framework, creating the conditions for a moat: appliances are a lot more expensive than software, and much longer lasting, which means everyone who buys something that works with Alexa is much less likely to switch
Personalization
For a service that aims to be an assistant in the home and become a true companion to develop better language skills and learn to identify multiple voices
It has all of the qualities of an operating system
Strengths Of Alexa
Extremely Proficient Particularly In Terms Of Speed And Accuracy.
It Has A Skills Framework That Allows Smart Devices To Connect To Alexa
Alexa Provide The Voice Controlled Intelligence For Cloud Service.
It Support Every Where I.E. Potential Voice Interface Technology To Build Alexa Enabled Device Like Refrigerator, Lamps, Cars, Musical Devices Etc.
Amazon’s Alexa Can Help At Home
Cooking : Set a timer, add items to your phone’s grocery list and offer meal tips to Chef’s cooking-assistant app.
Media And Entertainment: Radio, Pandora, media library, audio books and news.
Personal Assistance : Checking your Google Calendar for appointments
Shopping : Amazon’s vaunted one-click ordering, to reorder goods simply by asking.
Home Tech: Control lights, refrigerators, dish washers, air conditioners, garage-door openers and home-security systems.
Conclusion
Alexa make it easier for achieving the goal of being the logistics provider for basically for every one and everything.
It is promising as voice technology is as a means of controlling the home and voice interface of the future for dish washers, refrigerators and air conditioners.
Voice-controlled devices are the next great computing platform.
Alexa is everywhere and many companies have announced plans to work with the virtual assistant. For instance, LG is building refrigerators, GE made Alexa-enabled LED lamps and Ford has announced plans to add Alexa to its cars.
