Today on Legitimate Cybersecurity, Frank and Dustin dive deep into the weird, wild, and worrying world of IoT (Internet of Things) — from smart thermostats and connected doorknobs to pacemakers with IP addresses and hacked fish tanks.
You’ll hear real-life stories of IoT gone wrong (including a connected beer brewer used for hacking), explore the creepy rise of biohacking and RFID implants, and find out what happens when Roombas spy on you in the bathroom.
We also break down why IoT devices are so vulnerable, the challenges with industry standards like Zigbee and Matter, and whether privacy laws like HIPAA and GDPR are enough to protect us in a hyper-connected future.
This episode blends expert insight, sarcasm, and actual advice — with a few nostalgic tech throwbacks thrown in.
👉 Tell us in the comments: Would YOU put an RFID chip in your hand? Or is that a step too far?
🧠 Topics Covered:
Biohacking at DEF CON
IoT in Human Evolution
Pacemaker recalls & medical device hacks
Why Ring doorbells talked to children
The Fish Tank Casino Hack
Why Alexa might be gaslighting you
ISO standards, Z-Wave, Zigbee, Matter
Smart home fails (IKEA blinds, anyone?)
Why Apple might be the “luxury” privacy model
CRISPR, AI, and Neuralink
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Chapter List:
00:00 – Intro: Is IoT Out of Control?
00:27 – How IoT Went from SCADA to Dog Collars
01:50 – IoT & Cognitive Offloading: Are We Getting Lazier?
04:31 – Biohacking: RFID Chips & Pacemaker Hacks
09:02 – Self-CRISPR?! The Shocking Reality
12:15 – Mark of the Beast vs. Palm Scanners: Privacy Panic
15:03 – Your Coffee Maker Could Burn Down Your House
16:26 – Hacking Beer Makers & Server Farms
22:26 – Casino Hacked by a Fish Tank?
23:25 – Ring Cameras Talking to Kids: IoT Nightmares
25:25 – Roombas Spying on You in the Bathroom
27:52 – Cheap IoT: A Privacy Disaster Waiting to Happen?
30:25 – Apple vs. Android: Who’s Winning the Privacy War?
32:03 – Outro & Podcast Awards Announcement
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