Hackers could use Amazon Echo to steal bank details

Electronic assistants such as the Amazon Echo could be hacked by criminals to steal personal information, a security expert has warned. Millions have bought voice-activated speakers which play music, provide weather forecasts, order groceries and answer questions. The devices are brought to life by vocal commands such as'Alexa' or'Hello Google' but experts warn they pose a major security risk as they are always listening in and monitoring conversations. Criminals could hack into them to find out when families are away or steal credit card details when someone orders a takeaway over the phone. Cybersecurity expert Dr Jason Nurse warned: 'If hackers find a way to compromise these devices in our homes, they could have it recording all of the time and you wouldn't necessarily know.