Summary:

Researchers have discovered cryptographic insecurities in a popular smart light bulb, the TP-Link Tapo L530E. The vulnerabilities allow attackers to capture Wi-Fi passwords and TP-Link account details during the setup process of the bulb. The flaws include the lack of a strong identification process for the bulb and the reuse of encryption initialization vectors. It is recommended that Tapo light bulb users stay updated on firmware patches and developers review their network security practices.

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https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2023/08/22/smart-light-bulbs-could-give-away-your-password-secrets/