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Amazon Echo Dot (2nd Generation)
Brand: Amazon (Parent: [[:Category:[Amazon.com](https://Amazon.com) Inc.|[Amazon.com](https://Amazon.com) Inc.]]) Category: Smart Speaker • Model / Gen: 2th generation RS03QR Release Date: 2016-10-20 • Status: End of sale Classification Date: • Official Website | |
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | Very common | ๐ Proof | Hardware teardown and firmware modification documented |
| Known vulnerabilities | Very common | ๐ Proof | Several medium severity vulnerabilities found |
| Prior attacks | Rare | ๐ Proof | Limited real-world exploits |
| Updatability | Very common | ๐ Proof | Amazon still provides limited security patches |
| Category Score | Score: 3 / 3 | ||
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Partial | ๐ Proof | Amazon account authentication, some weaknesses |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | ๐ Proof | Cloud traffic encrypted with TLS |
| Storage | Encrypted with obselete encryption | ๐ Proof | User data partially encrypted locally |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Full | ๐ Proof | Amazon account with MFA option |
| Authentication | Secure | ๐ Proof | Voice recognition authentication optional |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | ๐ Proof | Account login rate limiting |
| Event logging | Access event logged | ๐ Proof | Alexa interaction logs available |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | ๐ Proof | Amazon password complexity rules |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
| Property | Details |
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| Operating System & App | Amazon Alexa embedded OS (Companion App: Amazon Alexa) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: MediaTek MT8516 • GPU: N/A |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: 512 MB RAM • Storage: 4 GB eMMC |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: No internal battery, mains powered • Power: 9V DC power supply • Charging: N/A |
| Display & Camera | Display: LED indicator ring • Camera: None |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: 1.6-inch speaker • Connectivity: WiโFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: Height:32โฏmm / Width:84โฏmm / Thickness:84โฏmm • Mass: 320 g |
Amazon Echo Dot (2nd Gen) is a smart speaker IoT device. It uses TLS encryption for cloud communications and partial local storage encryption. It has several known medium vulnerabilities, but real-world attacks are rare. Amazon still provides limited security updates.
