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.

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🧠 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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