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Smart home products can easily become a problem when security isnt taken into account.

This is why a newly discovered backdoor in a product from the smart bed companyEight Sleepis so concerning.

Eight Sleep Pod 4 Ultra with head raised in beige bedroom

For example, they know when youre sleeping or can detect how many people are asleep in a bed.

Indeed, Eight Sleep has occasionally posted indications online confirming that they do in fact review this data.

There is no evidence of any security vulnerability or unauthorized access to customer data.

Arrow

Eight Sleep devices… are not accessible to unauthorized individuals.

Customer data remains protected.

We employ industry-leading security protocols, including encryption and rigorous safeguards, to ensure privacy at all times."

Dashlane

“The referenced key does not pose a risk.

The Bryte Balance smart mattress on a bed frame in a warmly lit room

The Eight Sleep Pod 4 on a mattress in a bedroom with the Pod 4 hub next to the bed

A couple in adjustable smart bed with white bedsheets and raised head position to help sleep apnea

iPhone 16 Pro shown held in hand

A woman�s hands holding a smartphone with a lock symbol on it, in front of a laptop that also has a lock symbol on it.

A hacker typing quickly on a keyboard

An open lock depicting a data breach

Fire TV interface on the Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd gen)

A person holding a Nintendo Switch 2 playing Mario Kart World

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