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Dr. Phil (2002 – 2023)

2002 • 21 seasons • Talk • TV-PG
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Season 18

Dr. Phil · S18E54 — Terrorized by Technology: Held Hostage by Our Smart Homes

Nov 21, 2019 · 60 min

Synopsis

Brooklyn, Arjun, and Andy each recount a chilling ordeal: their smart home devices had been compromised. Brooklyn found herself with unfamiliar voices speaking to her eight-year-old daughter, while Arjun’s smart thermostat was inexplicably set to 90 degrees Fahrenheit during his seven-month-old son's sleep. In an unexpected turn, we also meet Hank, the individual who breached Andy’s system. He explains his motivations, offering a glimpse into the mind of a hacker. Cybersecurity expert and renown