Xiaomi Camera Suspected of 'Hacking'? Official Response: Device Normal, No Cyberattacks

Xiaomi Camera Suspected of 'Hacking'? Official Response: Device Normal, No CyberattacksRecently, media reported that a woman's Xiaomi camera installed in her bedroom suddenly showed a strange man speaking. In response, a Xiaomi spokesperson issued a statement on the official Weibo today, denying that the device was hacked and emphasizing that the camera model and related network services were not attacked

Xiaomi Camera Suspected of 'Hacking'? Official Response: Device Normal, No Cyberattacks

Recently, media reported that a woman's Xiaomi camera installed in her bedroom suddenly showed a strange man speaking. In response, a Xiaomi spokesperson issued a statement on the official Weibo today, denying that the device was hacked and emphasizing that the camera model and related network services were not attacked. No unauthorized individuals or devices could engage in voice conversations with the camera.

Xiaomi stated in the statement that according to the screenshot of the access logs provided by the user, no one accessed the camera during the corresponding period. To further confirm device security, Xiaomi has obtained the user's consent to retrieve the device for inspection. Currently, the device is in normal condition. A follow-up inspection will be conducted. Meanwhile, Xiaomi has also invited third-party appraisal institutions to conduct identification and testing on the product, ensuring public awareness of product safety guarantees.

The incident has sparked public concern about the security of smart home devices. As smart home products become increasingly prevalent, people rely on these devices to improve their quality of life. However, this also brings security risks.

In recent years, similar incidents have occurred frequently. Some smart home devices have been found to have security vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit to remotely control devices and even steal user information. Therefore, users need to carefully understand the product's security performance and observe safety operating guidelines when purchasing smart home devices. This includes regularly updating device software, setting complex passwords, and avoiding connecting to public Wi-Fi networks.

At the same time, smart home companies need to strengthen product security research and development, establish a sound security mechanism, conduct regular security tests, promptly fix vulnerabilities, and ensure user data security. Only in this way can smart homes truly become helpers in people's lives, rather than security risks.