Modern electronic devices have become “smart” as well as omnipresent in our day-to-day
lives. From small household devices to large industrial machines, smart devices have …

The connection of home electronic devices to the internet allows remote control of physical
devices and involves the collection of large volumes of data. With the increase in the uptake …

Since the purchase of Siri by Apple, and its release with the iPhone 4S in 2011, virtual
assistants (VAs) have grown in number and popularity. The sophisticated natural language …

Internet-connected voice-controlled speakers, also known as smart speakers, are
increasingly popular due to their convenience for everyday tasks such as asking about the …

Deceptive design patterns (sometimes called “dark patterns”) are user interface design
elements that may trick, deceive, or mislead users into behaviors that often benefit the party …

Background New technologies such as mobile health (mHealth) apps and smart speakers
make intensive use of sensitive personal data. Users are typically aware of this and express …

Internet of Things (IoT) is the fastest growing technology that has applications in various
domains such as healthcare, transportation. It interconnects trillions of smart devices through …

The rise of personal assistants serves as a testament to the growing popularity of chatbots.
However, as the field advances, it is important for the conversational AI community to keep in …

This paper investigates the privacy leakage of smart speakers under an encrypted traffic
analysis attack, referred to as voice command fingerprinting. In this attack, an adversary can …

Abstract The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of Internet-enabled devices that can
make different operations, like sensing, communicating, and reacting to changes arising in …