"“That’s pretty damning evidence right there,” said Richard Forno, an affiliate of Stanford Law School’s Center for Internet and Society (CIS).
But when it comes to Internet of Things (IoT) devices -- such as “smart” thermostats, refrigerators, security systems, toys, coffee makers and more -- they’re traditionally more vulnerable to hackers and may even be more susceptible to overbroad government data requests. “Most of these devices aren’t designed with security in mind,” Forno said."