Dr. Phil - S18E54: Terrorized by Technology: Held Hostage by Our Smart Homes
Brooklyn, Arjun, and Andy all say they had the terrifying experience of having their smart home devices hacked: Brooklyn had complete strangers talking to her 8-year-old daughter, and Arjun’s smart thermostat was raised to 90 degrees while his 7-month-old son was asleep. In a surprising twist, also meet Hank, who hacked Andy’s system. Learn why he says he did it, and get a chance to see this scary situation from a hacker’s point of view. Then, cybersecurity expert and “the world’s most famous hacker” Kevin Mitnick demonstrates some methods hackers use to access sensitive information, and gives valuable tips to keep yourself safe in the cyberworld.
Cast: Phil McGraw
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Dr. Phil S18E54 Synopsis
Stream Dr. Phil "Terrorized by Technology: Held Hostage by Our Smart Homes" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2019-11-21, this episode is part of Season 18 of Dr. Phil. Featuring performances from Phil McGraw among the cast. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Brooklyn, Arjun, and Andy all say they had the terrifying experience of having their smart home devices hacked: Brooklyn had complete strangers talking to her 8-year-old daughter, and Arjun’s smart thermostat was raised to 90 degrees while his 7-mont...
